West Ham's French defender Issa Diop, 25, has emerged as a transfer target for Lyon.

Both Lyon and Barcelona are keen to secure Alexandre Lacazette's services. But in an effort to fend off interest the Gunners are willing to offer him a short-term deal.

Arsenal are ready to again attempt to sign French midfielder Houssem Aouar from Lyon, having failed in a bid to bring him to London last summer. Juventus and Inter Milan have also been linked with the 23-year-old

Manchester United are monitoring Lyon striker Moussa Dembele as they look to revitalise their attack this summer.

Arsenal are ready to challenge Paris St-Germain for Brazil attacking midfielder Lucas Paqueta, 24, from Lyon.