3. Chance to get a good deal
Wenger has been known to drive home a bargain, and took advantage to Malaga’s financial troubles to sign duo Santi Cazorla and Nacho Monreal relatively cheaply. Wenger has always preferred to look at the French market for deal, and a look at the economic problems at Lyon would only increase the chance of a move for the French striker.
Lyon’s economic potential is being severely hampered by attempts to raise funds for a new stadium, and, according to reports they are saddled with more than €50 million worth of debt. To compound matters, Lyon are currently struggling and are a whopping 15 points off the Champions League places, meaning that a nice offer will be hard for them to turn down.