As reports grow of Lyon interest in Milan midfielder Lucas Paqueta, President Jean-Michel Aulas declares it ‘fake news.’

The rumours started in Italy and have now spread to France, specifically L’Equipe, with suggestions of talks for a €27m deal.

Paqueta is on the transfer market, having failed to make an impact since his January 2019 move from Flamengo at a cost of €38m plus bonuses.

However, just as the stories were increasing in intensity, Lyon President Aulas took to Twitter in order to shoot them down.

As reports grow of Lyon interest in Milan midfielder Lucas Paqueta, President Jean-Michel Aulas declares it ‘fake news.’

The rumours started in Italy and have now spread to France, specifically L’Equipe, with suggestions of talks for a €27m deal.

Paqueta is on the transfer market, having failed to make an impact since his January 2019 move from Flamengo at a cost of €38m plus bonuses.

However, just as the stories were increasing in intensity, Lyon President Aulas took to Twitter in order to shoot them down.

“Look at L’Equipe, with their false information and errors, it’s so sad when you know the reality to see such things!”

Paqueta has made 44 competitive appearances for Milan, scoring one goal and providing three assists.

The 23-year-old has 11 senior caps for Brazil, contributing two goals.

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