Aouar has frequently been mentioned in recent years in connection with moves out from Lyon. The French international has only made one appearance for Lyon so far this year, and Fichajes predicts that he will almost certainly depart the team in the summer. According to the report, the 24-year-old midfielder is still a target for Arsenal.
Newcastle, Real Betis, and Juventus will compete to sign him, but it seems increasingly doubtful that he will remain in France at this time. All interested parties will be allowed to sign Aouar on a free transfer because his contract with Lyon expires at the end of the current campaign. Aouar's flexibility could entice Mikel Arteta to consider him as a player. The French midfielder would easily fit into Arsenal's two-man midfield while being primarily an attacking midfielder who has also frequently played in a somewhat deeper position.