Lyon look to have set the wheels in motion for Arsenal to finally land Hassem Aouar.
The Ligue 1 club are said to be on the brink of signing Lucas Paqueta from AC Milan in a move that could set the wheels in motion for Aouar to leave.
The Gunners have been hot on the heels of the midfielder in recent weeks amid persistent speculation over his future.
Transfer guru Gianluca Di Marzio reports the path could now be clear for Aouar to move with Paqueta heading for Italy.
It's claimed the midfielder has said goodbye to team-mates and staff at the Serie A club.
Aouar is believed to be keen on moving to the Premier League although the clubs have yet to agree a fee.
Reports from France assert Lyon want around £54.4million for the 22-year-old.
L'Equipe say Aouar has become "gradually resigned" to the prospect of joining Mikel Arteta's side.
That's because he was hoping for a move to Manchester City or Juventus in Serie A.
