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According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Nottingham Forest are leading the charge for Houssem Aouar and are closing in on a move for the 24-year-old midfielder. The Frenchman has spent the entirety of his career at Lyon but has only one year left on his contract and has been linked with a move away.

Arsenal’s technical director Edu Gaspar has spoken about rumours linking the club with a move for Lucas Paqueta and admitted that there is no talks between the London side and Olympique Lyon. The Brazilian midfielder thrived for Lyon last season, contributing to 18 goals across all competitions.

According to L’Equipe, Arsenal’s Alexandre Lacazette is set to re-sign with Olympique Lyon on a free-transfer bringing an end to his time with the North Londoners. The Frenchman’s current deal expires at the end of June and the two parties reportedly failed to come to an agreement over an extension.

According to FootMercato, West Ham’s Issa Diop has become a top target for more than a few clubs with Manchester United, AS Monaco and Olympique Lyon all keen on a move. The Frenchman has a contract until only the summer of 2023 but the Hammers do have a one-year extension that can be triggered.