Manchester City have identified Arsenal transfer target Lucas Paqueta as a potential replacement for Bernardo Silva if the Portuguese star leaves to join Barcelona.
Arsenal technical director Edu revealed his admiration for the Brazilian playmaker earlier this summer but face competition from Tottenham, Newcastle and Manchester City. Lyon recruitment chief Bruno Cheyrou has admitted that the Ligue 1 outfit are 'prepared' for Paqueta to leave the club with Lyon needing to trim down their squad.
Barcelona have been splashing the cash this summer but still need to part ways with high earners as Xavi Hernandez looks to reshape his squad, with Silva being one name on Barca's transfer shortlist. football.london understands Arsenal want to add a new midfielder to the squad but could be hampered by City targeting a move for Paqueta this summer.
