Arsenal are set to give up their pursuit of Altetico Madrid's Thomas Partey and chase Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar, according to Daily Star.

The Gunners are said to be preparing a second bid for Aouar after seeing their initial £30 million offer turned down by the Ligue 1 side.

Earlier this summer, Arsenal were closely linked with a move for Partey but they couldn't meet his £45m release clause.