Is 42m Euro for Houssem Aouar a good deal?

We're being linked to talented players and then to cap it off, we're actually bringing them into the club. I can't remember the last time I felt this level of positivity about Arsenal in terms of transfers.

Different outlets are reporting what we've all suspected for a long time; Houssem Aouar is on his way to Arsenal. We all know transfer news is mostly garbage, and I generally don't get excited over transfers until something concrete has materialised. However, there's no smoke without fire and if we can actually pull this deal, it will be pretty sweet.

Who is Houssem Aouar?

Well, he's one of the most talented players in Europe these days and you might remember him from the just-concluded Champions League. He was part of the Lyon team that knocked Manchester City out of the competition and also gave eventual winners a tough time in the semi-final.

He's of Algerian descent but plays for the French U21 national team and can play basically anywhere in midfield. He's still only 22 years old, so despite showing so much promise, he still has loads of potential in the bag.

Getting him into the team is a proper statement of intent by the management, and an important step in the right direction. I suspect he will take most of the creative duties in midfield if he joins the team.

The transfer fee rumoured for him is in the 35-42m Euro range, and judging by the sums that have been flying around lately, I'd say that's a fair price. If this signing goes through, it is safe to say that Torreira will definitely be leaving the team and maybe either of Guendouzi or Elneny who seems adamant on fighting for his place in the team.

We're putting together a big squad for this special season. We'll need everyone to be fit and firing on all cylinders, so squad rotation will be a constant. How do you think we will do this season? Are you optimistic? Have your say in the comment section. Until we meet again, up the Arsenal.