Manchester City are ready to compete with Arsenal for Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar.
ESPN says Arsenal could face significant competition to sign Aouar in this transfer window, with Manchester City credited with interest in the 22-year-old.
City are keen on bringing the French midfielder to the Etihad Stadium.
Pep Guardiola is believed to be an admirer of Aouar after the midfielder played a big role in knocking City out of the Champions League last month.
For Arsenal, added competition from a team of City's calibre could hamper their chances of signing Aouar before next month's transfer deadline.
