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Report: Arsenal now want to sign £34m ‘New Kaka’ ahead of Newcastle this summer

Arsenal are putting their plans in place for this summer already it seems and according to , are keen on landing Lyon attacking midfielder, Lucas Paqueta.

it’s claimed that Arsenal, along with PSG, are keen on signing the Brazilian, who has been in fine form for the French club once again this term. The 24-year-old has played 30 times in all competitions this season, scoring and assisting five in the process.

Photo by Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images
Photo by Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images

Paqueta is seen as one of the best players in France and has been has been called the ‘New Kaka’ by some, according to Lyon are thought to value Paqueta at around the £34m mark, having previously staved off interest from

Arsenal are set for a big summer this time around after failing to spend in January. The Gunners are ready to be backed by Stan Kroenke, who is thought to be keen to let Mikel Arteta strengthen his squad.

A striker remains the priority for Arsenal. However, Arteta and Edu are thought to be keen strengthening other areas.

TBR’s View: Paqueta Has The Class Arsenal Need

Lucas Paqueta is a quality player and would slot in nicely at Arsenal. The only issue really is who he would dislodge in the squad as things stand.

He isn’t a traditional number nine or striker and that’s what Arsenal need in the main. However, the Gunners might also think that they can’t pass up the chance to sign one of Europe’s best.

If the price is £34m too, then in modern football, that is a snip by any big club’s standards.