Arsenal scouting Lyon star ahead of summer swoop
Arsenal have been keeping a close eye on Lyon midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, according to reports in France.
The Gunners, according to Mercato 365, sent out a representative to Lyon’s recent Europa League clash with CSKA Moscow as they aimed to gain a better understanding of the midfielder’s qualities.
Ndombele, 21, is currently enjoying a successful season with Lyon but is only with the French giants on loan at this stage. The powerful midfielder is currently contracted to Amiens but Lyon’s deal includes an option to buy worth €8m – a clause that will be triggered in the summer.
It seems Ndombele will sign a long-term deal with Lyon but this has not deterred Arsenal, it seems, with their scouts still keeping a close eye on his progress.
Ndombele has caught the eye of many this season with some exceptional performances in the midfield for Lyon. The Ligue 1 outfit will not want to sign the player only to sell him for profit immediately, but a move to Arsenal could be a tempting proposition for the Amiens man.