Arsenal scout Gilles Grimandi was in the stands for Olympique Lyon's clash with Real Sociedad for their Champions League qualifier.
Real won 2-0 with Gunners target Antoine Griezmann on the scoresheet.
French media sources say Arsenal are also interested in Lyon midfield pair Clement Grenier and Yoann Gourcuff.
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