NOTTINGHAM FOREST target Houssem Aouar has been left out of the Lyon squad for tonight’s Ligue 1 clash.
The newly promoted Midlands side have agreed personal terms with the 24-year-old midfielder.
Get French Football News report that a move to the Premier League outfit could be imminent.
Although L’Equipe claim that Lyon dropping the Frenchman is a sporting decision, the timing of it seems to be more than a coincidence.
Aouar claimed to have been “seduced” during talks with Forest’s management team.
He would be the SIXTEENTH addition for Steve Cooper’s team in this transfer window.
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Aouar has been with Lyon for his whole career having risen through the youth ranks with the Ligue 1 outfit.
The playmaker has played 216 times for his current club, scoring 40 goals.
He has also made one appearance for his native France, taking part in a friendly against Ukraine in 2020.
Forest have been one of the Prem’s biggest spenders this summer.
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The Midlands club are also said to have agreed a deal with Wolves to sign Morgan Gibbs-White for £44.5m.
The 22-year-old has started both Premier League games for Wolves this season and will undergo a medical at the City ground.
According to reports, Forest had a £35m bid rejected earlier this month before submitting a new offer worth £44.5m including add-ons.
If the transfers for Gibbs-White and Aouar are finalised, their total spending will go above an eye-watering £150m.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
