Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar on the verge of joining Eintracht Frankfurt

Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar is closing in on a move to Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer as a free agent, reports Florian Plettenberg.

The French midfielder had earlier denied the rumours, but the Sky Germany journalist claims that an agreement has been reached over a free transfer in the summer.

Plettenberg also adds that Aouar has passed his medical and is keen to join the Eagles.

The 24-year-old has been viewed as a replacement for Daichi Kamada, who is set to leave Frankfurt at the end of the season. Borussia Dortmund have reached a verbal agreement for the free transfer of the Japanese midfielder.

Aouar’s news comes as a blow for a host of European giants, including Arsenal, Manchester United, AS Roma, Sevilla and Real Betis, who were all keeping tabs on him.

The Les Gones academy star made his mark as one of the hottest young prospects long ago. A move to a big club is seen as long overdue, provided some of his peers like Bruno Guimaraes and Tanguy Ndombele are plying their trade in Europe’s top clubs.

Auoar has experienced a significant drop in his performance level this season due to injury struggles.

He has racked up 225 appearances for Les Gones, racking up 41 goals and 36 assists.

The Frenchman can play in a wide variety of roles in the midfield, though the No.10 position is where he functions at his best.

Hence, he looks a like-for-like replacement for Kamada, and if the reports are true, then Frankfurt have pulled off a smart transfer.