Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta continues to be heavily linked with a summer transfer to Arsenal.
The Gunners have already spent in excess of £80million on Gabriel Jesus, Marquinhos, Fabio Vieira and Matt Turner, with additional incoming expected. One name that has been mooted as a potential target is Brazilian international Paqueta, although GOAL reported earlier this summer that Lyon valued the player at around €80 million (£68 million).
However, according to Media Foot, the Ligue 1 outfit could accept a bid of as little as €40million (£34million) and the player would certainly be willing to join the north Londoners. Les Gones are said to have lowered their valuation for the 24-year-old out of respect for the player as he wants a fresh challenge away from the Groupama Stadium.
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Paqueta, who netted 11 goals and provided a further seven assists in all competitions last term, has impressed Arsenal icon Thierry Henry with his rare blend of technical ability and work ethic. Speaking about the former AC Milan to Amazon Prime Video, via Foot Radio, back in October of last year, the Frenchman said: "It’s early but frankly what he’s doing… we talked about it after his match at the Parc des Princes.
"Yes, I like dribbling and blind passes, but what I like is his desire, his activity, his selflessness, his commitment. In general, this is not the case with all Brazilians.
"A player who is fine is a little harder to replace or he is less at the service of the team when he does not have the ball. What impresses me with this player is that he does both with a smile.
"He defends and attacks with a smile. For me, that’s why we can already speak of one of the best players in the championship."
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