Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been following Houssem Aouar for a while. Not just since the conclusion of the 2020 Champions League, where the Frenchman was outstanding with Lyon, especially in their 3-1 win against Manchester City in the quarterfinals. Not even just from earlier in the season or even the previous campaign, where the 22-year-old midfielder established himself as one of Ligue 1's best players and one of Europe's most promising youngsters.
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