DBasia.news – Arsenal continues to be busy adding to the ranks of their players. This time Arsenal have targeted Lucas Paqueta.
Football London reports, it’s no secret that Mikel Arteta wants to strengthen his squad from the attacking side. The Gunners have been monitoring Youri Tielemans as the top target in that position.
According to news circulating in England, the Belgium internationalplayer is interested in joining Arsenal. Leicester City as the owner has also asked for 25 million pounds as a transfer fee.
However, until now Arsenal have not closed the deal. Apparently, the Gunners are targeting another target.
That player is Lucas Paqueta. The 24-year-old midfielder shined with Olympique Lyon. Edu as Arsenal’s sporting director has been monitoring the player for some time.
Reports from France and Brazil say Arsenal have been in contact with Paqueta’s side. Meanwhile, Lyon asked for at least 80 million euros for the former AC Milan player.
Paqueta has the characteristics that Mikel Arteta needs as a playmaker. The Brazilian player has a good vision of playing and is also supported by individual abilities in passing opponents.
Now, it remains to be seen if Arsenal can sign one of the two players. However, it is possible that the tw will join if Arsenal receives a discount.