Chelsea may miss out on Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar if Arsenal have their way.
According to a report from the Mirror, the Gunners are hopeful about their chances of completing a deal because of the player’s relationship with their current striker Alexandre Lacazette.
Speaking about the French forward, Aouar said:
I was lucky, I got a lot of help. Alexandre Lacazette took me under his wing. Alex talked to me a lot, pointed out the stuff I needed to work on, notably my finishing. We worked a lot on that.
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City have all been linked with moves to sign the Frenchman as he continues to impress in Ligue 1.
Recent reports have suggested that Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri is eager to bring him into his midfield, while Arsenal scouts have also been keeping a close eye on him for some time.
Despite his tender age, the 20-year-old is highly rated in France and is being tipped to make a big-money move in the near future.
Spanish giants Barcelona are also reportedly admirers of the player and could enter the race to sign him in the summer.
Lyon are hopeful about keeping hold of the midfielder in January, but the situation could change in the summer.
