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Tom Coley

Arsenal have half price Lucas Paqueta alternative with 'Ukrainian Neymar' to help Gabriel Jesus

Arsenal may have found a cheaper alternative to Lucas Paqueta in the transfer market, instead turning their attention to a player described as the 'Ukrainian Neymar.'

The Gunners still want to strengthen their depth in attack, providing extra options despite a strong start to the Premier League season with Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli both impressing early doors.

Their work so far has focused on Lyon attacking midfielder Paqueta, but that deal appears to have stalled, with the French club's incoming owners keen on retaining their star player. That hasn't stopped Arsenal from looking into a long-term plan for the 24-year-old, similarly prioritising a move in a later window for the player, just like their strategy to bring in Youri Tielemans.

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