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Arsenal are apparently set to face stiff competition for Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar before the end of the summer transfer window.

Houssem Aouar looks a top talent and it would be obvious if a not insignificant list of clubs were in for him after his sleek performances in the Champions League last season.

The most recent on Houssem Aouar’s future from Ivisionsport is that Lyon will let the Arsenal target leave for around £54m, however the talented midfielder will have to wait to official choice on his future.

The report guarantees Arsenal face stiff competition from an anonymous Champions League club for Houssem Aouar’s signature, and that could be a concern for the Gunners.

Arsenal can as of now just offer Europa League football, and have not completed in the top four since the 2015/16 season, so Houssem Aouar may well feel he’d be in an ideal situation moving to a greater club.

Houssem Aouar has been connected with Arsenal yet they face stiff competition for his signature.

The Frenchman would be an ideal fit for Arsenal, However, with Mikel Arteta doubtlessly needing greater quality in the middle of the pack.

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Houssem Aouar can fill various midfield positions however likely could be best-set to come in as a long term replacement to the undesirable Mesut Ozil.