Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has taunted Arsenal over their pursuit of midfielder Houssem Aouar, claiming the Gunners lack the financial firepower to do a deal.
Arsenal are desperate to strengthen in central midfield, with Lucas Torreira and Matteo Guendouzi both out of favour.
The north London club have made Lyon's Aouar and Atletico Madrid's Thomas Partey their principal targets this summer, but have apparently made little progress, with both clubs setting eye-watering prices for their assets.
At Lyon, Aulas is demanding £54million for Aouar, a French Under 21 international, and Atletico are asking for £45m for Partey.