Arsene Wenger has many French players on his wish list for this upcoming transfer window and a raid on the Ligue 1 looks imminent. The latest target is Lyon’s striker Nabil Fekir who has had a stand out campaign this year. The 21-year old attacking midfielder is one of many strong offensive players Lyon has … Read more
Olympique Lyon’s president Jean-Michel Aulas has sent a shock warning to Arsenal that their rising Nabil Fekir is not for sale as he has potential to become a world class player in future. Aulas spoke in his recent interview, “He will remain with us. “He can become a very good footballer in the next two to three years. Though … Read more
According to the latest reports, Lyon midfielder Clement Grenier is believed to be waiting for Arsenal to make a bid for him so that he can complete his dream move to the premier league. Grenier’s impressive ball skills and playmaking abilities earned him comparisons with legendary Zinadine Zidane by the French media. Lyon boss Hubert Fournier openly admitted that they are … Read more
Liverpool, currently in second place in the Premier League, have been linked a £10million move for Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette. The right-footed attacker is capable of playing on either wing or as a striker and fits the profile of just the sort of versatile attacker Liverpool are on the lookout for. While the 22 year old Frenchman started … Read more
With Draxler rumors still going on, Arsenal are already looking elsewhere for an alternative in case if their pursuit for the German star fails. Yoann Gourcuff is the alternative we are talking about. According to Daily Mail, Arsenal are interested in signing French playmaker Yoann Gourcuff from Lyon. Wenger is said to be a long-term admirer … Read more
Arsenal have been linked with a move for French international Clement Grenier, and a January move for the Lyon midfielder may be on the cards. While the 23-year old yesterday denied looking for a move to the Premier League, but here’s a look at three reasons why the Gunners should break the bank to sign … Read more
The Europa League (formally known as the ‘UEFA League’, which began in 1971) was reinvented in 2009. Originally in the group stages, teams would play each other once, now you have to face each other at home and away. Michel Platini in 2008 had this to say about the new format being presented: “I am … Read more
Arsenal’s long term target Yoann Gourcuff will stay at Lyon according to the club’s presidential advisor Bernard Lacombe as he warned off the Gunners. Gourcuff, also a target of clubs like Atletico Madrid and Valencia has had his highs and lows before turning out to be Lyon’s highest earner. Starting his career at Rennes, Gourcuff … Read more
Maxime Gonalons revealed that Arsenal interest made him feel great and happy but Lyon refuses to sell. Many reports claimed that Arsenal and Napoli are both fighting a bidding war for 24-year-old holding midfielder but Lyon insist that they would not sell the player unless a mega offer comes in. Now Gonalons himself said that he would … Read more
It is a known news that Lyon turned down Arsenal’s initial bid of £6 million for their rising star Clement Grenier. But Arsenal are not yet ready to give up on the 22-year-old attacking midfielder. Sources from France reported that Arsenal are preparing an improved offer of £10 million in order to lure Grenier to Emirates. Wenger believes Grenier has enough … Read more