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Lyon director Textor: Aulas has asked me about selling Paqueta

Olympique Lyon director John Textor admits president Jean-Michel Aulas has asked him about selling Lucas Paqueta.

The Brazil midfielder is being linked with Arsenal and Tottenham.

Textor, who is also a director at Crystal Palace, said: “(Have you been consulted this summer on transfers? Are you a decision-maker?) No, but Jean-Michel Aulas is great. He informs me. They do a great job of knowing how the team will be in two or three years.

"I have details, but Jean-Michel didn't ask me: 'Should I sell Paqueta?' He's an important player and I don't make decisions.

“(Do you have a favorite player at OL?) This is a controversial question. He's a Brazilian. (Lucas Paqueta won't be for sale, then?) I didn't say it was him. There are a few (laughs)."

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