Arsenal sporting director Edu has made contact with the agent of Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta over a move but is yet to make a formal offer, according to reports. The Brazilian has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates this summer as the Gunners continue their summer build.
The transfer window has been a busy one so far for Mikel Arteta. The Spaniard has already made four signings, spending over £80million in improving the quality and depth of his squad heading into the next campaign.
That could soon increase to five additions as Arsenal agreed a £30million fee for Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City. The 25-year-old is said to have signed a four-year deal with the side ahead of the move.
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Further signings could be on the cards though, with plenty of other names linked with a switch to north London. The midfield is an area that has plenty of transfer options, with the likes of Youri Tielemans and Paqueta rumoured with a move.
The latter has been subject of contact from Edu, according to Fabrizio Romano when talking to Give Me Sport. Discussing a potential move, he said: "At the moment there is nothing close for Arsenal [for Paqueta].
"There is an interest because Edu, of course, with his Brazilian link knows the player so well and had some contact with his agent but never submitted a proposal.” With Zinchenko seemingly the priority, the next move could see the Lyon midfielder make the switch if the terms are right.
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