Report: ‘Exceptional’ Arsenal-linked striker not ruling out summer move, 24 goals last term

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Reported Arsenal target Moussa Dembele has not ruled out a summer move from Lyon, according to the Manchester Evening News.

A July report from French outlet Footmercato claimed that the Gunners would consider Dembele if either Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang or Alexandre Lacazette left the Emirates Stadium.

Dembele has been in sensational form for the Ligue 1 club, claiming 24 goals and seven assists from 46 games in all competitions in 2019-20.

The 24-year-old scored twice against Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-finals before coming off the bench in the semi-final loss to Bayern Munich.

Despite Lyon’s impressive form last season, they won’t be in Europe next term after the curtailed Ligue 1 season was decided on points per game and left them seventh.

MEN Sport understands that Dembele – also linked with Manchester United – has not ruled out the possibility of leaving Lyon this summer.

However, the outlet claims that sources close to the player reiterate “he is not desperate to move”.

The newspaper also points out that he would classify as a homegrown talent due to his development at Fulham, potentially making him more appealing to English clubs.

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Aside from Dembele’s talents, his consistency stands out – he has been prolific everywhere he’s played and is only getting better with age.

In 2016, Pep Guardiola was asked by the Daily Mail about Manchester City’s reported interest in Dembele at the time.

While he remained coy on the speculation, he said: “The quality (in Dembele) is there. He is an exceptional player.”

In terms of price tag, the Daily Record has claimed Dembele is worth around £60million at present.

That said, with Lyon reportedly needing to sell their top stars this summer to bring in more funds to improve the squad (ESPN), could the ball be in the suitors’ court?