Houssem Aouar responds to transfer rumours amid Arsenal links

Houssem Aouar was linked heavily with Arsenal last summer.

The 23-year old attacking midfielder linked with the North London club but a move failed to materialise.

Arsenal made a £32 million bid for the Lyon man but the club was holding out a fee to the north of £55.5m.

Earlier last week he missed out on pre-season sessions with Lyon and it was claimed that he pushed a move away from the French club.

Houssem Aouar hits back at false reports suggesting he skipped training due to illness and has been in hospital during the start of Lyon’s pre-season campaign.

‘Once again, unfortunately another fake news was published across social media,’ Aouar said in a statement.

‘I don’t usually answer what’s been said about me… I was sick and hospitalised over the weekend.

‘I am doing much better now and I am ready for what comes next.

‘Thank you to those who have always supported me, in the good as well as in the mad moments. Go OL!’

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