Arsenal target Houssem Aouar is demanding a transfer from Lyon before next week's deadline.

L'Equipe says Aouar “absolutely" wants to leave Lyon.

The midfielder has been linked with the London club all summer and is now desperate for a move away.

The player is prepared to join Arsenal – having initially had grander hopes of a transfer to Manchester City or Juventus.

Mikel Arteta and the club hierarchy are still working to sell Sead Kolasinac and Lucas Torreira to free up cash for the transfer for the Frenchman.