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Juninho admits Aouar, Dembele likely to leave Lyon amid Juventus, Man City interest

Lyon sporting director Juninho admits the club will likely lose Moussa Dembele and Houssem Aouar.

Manchester United have been linked with the former, with Manchester City, Liverpool and Juventus have scouted Aouar.

After finishing seventh in the cancelled Ligue 1 season, Juninho says his stars could leave.

"Moussa and Houssem are among the best players in the squad but their cases are different," he said at the unveiling of striker Tino Kadewere.

"Houssem came through the academy here and he's been here a long time. He brings a technical touch in the midfield, but we know that most young players trained at the club with the talent of Houssem will leave at one time or another.

"It's president Jean-Michel Aulas who will decide. If we receive propositions, we'll analyse them but he's an important player.

"Moussa's had a good season and still has a margin to progress. He's a pure centre forward who brings us strength and presence in the box. He scores goals.

"If we lose a player of that level, we'll look for replacements of the same standard."

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