Arsenal face three-way battle to sign Houssem Aouar

Italian website Tuttosport, as quoted by The Sun, is reporting that Arsenal are eager to get a deal over the line for the Lyon playmaker in upcoming transfer windows.

The same article states that the Gunners attempted to land the 22-year-old in the 2020 summer transfer window but Arsenal ended up prioritising the signing of Thomas Partey.

According to the same story, Arsenal will no longer have a clear pathway to sign the Lyon midfielder after Serie A title holders Juventus entered the race for Aour’s signature.

Tuttosport is reporting that Juventus want the French playmaker to replace former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey in the heart of the Italian side’s midfield.