Man City boss Guardiola set to splash huge cash on Lyon star man after back-to-back EPL defeats

- Pep Guardiola is eyeing Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar as a successor to Fernandinho and direct replacement for Real Madrid bound Brahim Diaz

- The Man City boss is a massive fan of the 20-year-old after facing him in two Champions League games this season

- Aouar has scored five Ligue 1 goals and made three assists in the Champions League this season for Lyon

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is looking to add more quality to his team after back-to-back defeats in the Premier League against Crystal Palace and Leicester City.

This follows report by RMC Sport that the Spaniard is set to bid £54million for Lyon star Houssem Aouar when the transfer window opens.

Aouar impressed Guardiola earlier this season, after he helped Lyon record a Champions League win against Man City at the Etihad stadium, before forcing the Premier League champions to a draw in France.

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According to the report, Guardiola wants Aouar as a direct replacement for Real Madrid bound Brahim Diaz and also a long term successor for aging Fernandinho.

The Man City academy product has refused to sign a new contract, with his current deal expiring next summer and it has been reported that the club has agreed a £14m deal to sell him to Real Madrid when the transfer window opens next month.

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Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Arsenal have joined in the race to land French youngster Houssem Aouar as a replacement for outgoing Aaron Ramsey.

Unai Emery has made the Olympique Lyon midfielder priority signing when the January transfer window opens.

The 20-year-old has been in amazing form in club competitions this season scoring five Ligue 1 goals and making three assists in the Champions League.

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