Real Madrid to move for Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar?

Real Madrid are reportedly considering a January move for Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar.

The 21-year-old came through the youth system at Lyon and has made 114 appearances for the French giants in all competitions, contributing 18 goals and 21 assists in the process.

This term, the France Under-21 international has managed three goals and four assists in 18 outings, while he has worn the captain's armband for Les Gones in the league during the 2019-20 campaign.

Manchester City were reportedly interested in signing the midfielder during the summer before ultimately moving for Atletico Madrid's Rodri.

However, according to reports in Spain, Lyon are still facing a battle to keep Aouar with Madrid showing an interest in the Frenchman ahead of the January transfer window.

Los Blancos would allegedly have to come up with an offer in the region of £68m, though, in order to convince the seven-time French champions to sanction a sale at the start of 2020.

Aouar was on the scoresheet in Lyon's 2-2 draw with RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Tuesday night.