Lyon midfielder Bruno Guimaraes confirms Arsenal approached him

Guimaraes could be considered by Arsenal as a direct replacement for Maitland-Niles.

The Premier League club had opened talks with the 24-year-old, who has since confirmed that representatives of the Gunners reached out to the agent.

Lyon’s midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has confirmed that Arsenal made an approach to sign him over the summer.

The defensive midfielder has been a first-team regular with Lyon this season, making 17 appearances in the Ligue 1 this term including five appearances in the Europa League.

The Premier League club had opened talks with the 24-year-old, who has since confirmed that representatives of the Gunners reached out to the agent.

Guimaraes told Globo, via GFFN, “Arsenal approached my agent, but there was no offer. My aim, and I made it clear to Juninho (Lyon’s sporting director), is to win a title with Lyon.

“The fans have not had one for a long time. We have the Coupe de France, the Europa League and the league. It is difficult with the level that PSG are at, but anything can happen.

“My aim is to win a title here, but I have never hidden my desire to play in the Premier League.”

The Brazil international is under contract with Ligue 1 club until June 2024 and he could be considered by Arsenal’s hierarchy as a direct replacement for Ainsley Maitland-Niles, who is planning to complete his January loan move to Roma.

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