Juventus has entered the race to sign Arsenal target this summer

Juventus now has entered the race for the French midfielder who has been a long-term target for the Gunners.

Arsenal’s first offer of €35m was rejected by Lyon and the Gunners are yet to table a second offer for the French midfielder.

Lyon values their star player at €60m but according to reports they are ready to accept around €45m with bonuses.

To Arsenal’s dismay, Serie A title-holders Juventus are also keen to land the French international this summer.

Lyon chief Jean-Michel Aulas has been open about the interests of other clubs for their star midfielder who still has three years left on his contract.

“There was a timid offer,” he also said, when asked about Arsenal’s offer.

“We felt like either they didn’t consider the fact that this is a player in the French national team.

“So it was not an offer that was even susceptible to making us consider a sale.”

Mikel Arteta after his team’s 3-1 defeat to Liverpool on Monday evening said: “We don’t have any news on new players and either with players that might leave the football club.”

“It’s a week to go, I think it’s going to be really busy for other clubs because not much business has been done.

“Let’s see what happens.”

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