Arsenal have learnt how much they would have to pay in order to sign Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta.
Reports emerged last week claiming that Arsenal remain interested in the Lyon star and that the Gunners could make a move for the Brazilian this summer.
At the time it was claimed that Paqueta would cost in the region of €50m, and would provide a versatile option in midfield.
Paqueta joined Lyon in September of 2020 from AC Milan. He has since featured on 77 occasions for the Ligue 1 side, notching 21 goals and providing 13 assists in the process.
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He is under contract at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais until 2025.
Now though, Fabrizio Romano has provided a fresh update on the situation on Monday.
The journalist claims that Arsenal are yet to make a proposal for the South American, but it is a situation to monitor because Paqueta would love to play in the Premier League.
Moreover, Romano adds that Lyon want at least €60-65m for Paqueta:
“At the moment, Paqueta’s camp has denied the negotiations because so far Arsenal have not made any proposals for Lucas,” Romano wrote.
“It will be a situation to be monitored until the end of the transfer market because Paqueta would love to play in the Premier League.
“Lyon often end up selling their star players, but Paqueta won’t come cheap – his club would like at least €60-65m plus add-ons for the Brazilian.”
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