Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar hints at future Manchester City move

Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar has suggested that he wants to play for Manchester City in the future.

Aouar has established himself as one of European football's top prospects, with seven goals and 10 assists coming from 44 outings in Ligue 1 and the Champions League this season.

Pep Guardiola has previously spoken highly of the 20-year-old, and the playmaker has indicated that he is open to a transfer to the Etihad Stadium.

Aouar told Canal Plus: "Who wouldn't like to go to City? It is a great European club and all players have this urge to play for the biggest European clubs, which in addition is led by Guardiola, who for me is a reference as a coach.

"Guardiola has seen everything before. It is extremely good to play his teams and that's what I like, his way of seeing football.

However, Aouar added: "I'm still under contract with Lyon. I would like to leave a mark on the history of this club."

The Frenchman still has four years remaining on his contract at his current side.