Lyon chief has spoken out over reported Liverpool target's future
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Lyon's sporting director and former Brazilian free kicks legend Juninho has spoken out over the future of Houssem Aouar.
The 21-year-old midfielder has had a superb season scoring nine goals and providing seven assists, and has reportedly been attracting the attention of a number of top clubs including Liverpool.
Speaking to RMC, Juninho addresses the future of both Aouar and former Celtic player Moussa Dembele and admitted that Lyon may struggle to hold them down.
Moussa (Dembele) and Houssem (Aouar) are among the best players on the team but they are different cases," the 45-year-old said.
"He brings us the technical touch that is needed in the middle.
"But we know that most young players trained at the Houssem talent club have left at one time or another. The president will decide.
"If we receive proposals, we will analyze. He is an important player."
Lyon are demanding a £44.5million for 21-year-old Aouar and both Chelsea and Liverpool are linked with the France international.