Lucas Paqueta Makes Important Transfer Admission As Arsenal Steps Up Efforts to Sign Olympique Lyon Star

• Lucas Paqueta will not mind joining Arsenal this summer as the Premier League side prepare to launch an official bid for the midfielder
• Paqueta is a midfielder with French side Lyon and is under contract for three more years meaning Arsenal will have to dig deep to convince Lyon to sell
• Head coach Mikel Arteta is looking for competitive squad depth ahead of European football action next season

Arsenal has received a major boost in their pursuit of Lucas Paqueta after it emerged that the midfielder has no qualms about moving to England this summer.

Mikel Arteta is busy replenishing his squad ahead of next season and the midfield area is one of his key priorities.

The Gunner have already signed Fabio Vieira and Gabriel Jesus alongside backup goalkeeper Matt Turner. Paqueta could be a good addition for Arteta in the middle of the pack to complement the established Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka.

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The Brazilian is under contract with Lyon until 2025, having joined them in 2020 from current Serie A champions AC Milan. The Mirror reports that while Paqueta will not force a move away, he won't mind a transfer either.

The 24-year-old in chipped with 11 goals and 7 assists in Ligue One last season. He is said to have gotten the interest of Arsenal's technical director Edu, who is in charge of transfers at the North London club.

Arsenal are also considering a shock move for Chelsea's N'Golo Kante

Sports Brief had also reported that Mikel Arteta is said to be weighing up a move for Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante. Arteta is keen on bolstering his ranks but is well aware of the resistance he might encounter from Chelsea and the player for such a move to materialise.

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Kante is considered one of the best midfielders in the world. He is a key player for Thomas Tuchel's side, having shone under the manager in their run to winning the UEFA Champions League.

However, Chelsea are yet to offer the diminutive French player a new deal. His current contract will expire next summer. Arsenal want to test Chelsea's resolve to hold on to the player.