Arsenal and Newcastle told knock-down bid Lyon will ‘seriously consider’ for Lucas Paqueta

Lyon are prepared to significantly think about affords round £55m for Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paqueta amid vital curiosity from each Arsenal and Newcastle, in keeping with studies.

As per CBS sports activities, regardless of earlier recommendations that it could take a payment of round 80m euros (£70m) for the Ligue 1 aspect to half methods with their talismanic determine, Lyon President Jean-Michel Aulas shouldn’t be regarded as set on holding out for the complete payment, and can as an alternative promote for a knock down payment.

Lyon will severely think about affords for Lucas Paqueta for £55m (€65m). Jean-Michel Aulas won’t maintain out for the close to £70 million price-tag he quoted in January. Lyon settle for Paqueta needs to depart this window & received’t stand in his approach in the event that they obtain a passable provide.

— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 13, 2022

The French membership received’t stand within the 24-year-old’s approach ought to that valuation be met, and naturally there will probably be hope on the aspect of the events that they might haggle that payment down under the £50m mark.

Who’s ?

From the Premier League, each Arsenal and Newcastle United have made their curiosity within the Brazilian clear, with the Magpies seeking to repeat their Bruno Guimaraes coup from January and the Gunners eager to bolster their midfield ranks this summer season.

Jose Mourinho’s Roma aspect are additionally regarded as holding tabs on the midfielder, although whether or not they would have the ability to match the payment recommended is unclear.

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL – AUGUST 29: Arrascaeta #10 of Cruzeiro struggles for the ball with Lucas Paquetá #11 of Flamengo throughout a match between Cruzeiro and Flamengo as a part of Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2018 at Mineirao stadium on August 29, 2018 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photograph by Pedro Vilela/Getty Pictures)

No bids have been positioned but by any membership, however from the participant’s viewpoint, the Premier League is the best vacation spot, with CBS reporting that ‘Paqueta may be very open to EPL strikes and needs a brand new problem.’

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