Juventus is aiming to sign Houssem Aouar

According to L’Equipe, because of Manchester City’s ban on the Champions League, Juventus is the favorites to sign Houssem Aouar from Olympique Lyonnais.

The Ligue 1 club has beforehand set their star midfielder on the market, as the 21-year-old is a part of their youth academy, which can bring in a neat profit.

Between Juve and Manchester City it is thought to be a two-horse race, but there is one very important advantage for the Bianconeri.

For demolitions of Financial Fair Play by the Champions League, this is the two-year discontinuing levied on City by UEFA.

In 37 competitive games this season, Aouar has scored nine goals and seven assists.

His Lyon faces Juventus in the second leg of their August 16 tie Champions League Series.