Grenier snubs Arsenal to sign new Lyon deal

Clement Grenier has ended all speculation about his future by signing a new contract with Olympique Lyonnais until the summer of 2016 amid strong interest from Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger recently admitted he was attracted by the prospect of bringing the 22-year-old to the Premier League, but Grenier has decided to extend his stay with his current club.

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Lyon sign Miguel Lopes on loan

Lyon have signed right-back Miguel Lopes on a season-long loan from Sporting Lisbon.

The 26-year-old Portugal international has only played for one club outside of the country during his career, in a year-long loan spell with Betis between 2010 and 2011.

He will now join the Ligue 1 side until summer 2014 with a view to a permanent transfer.

Lyon have also revealed they had to fend off interest from one of the star's former clubs, Porto, in order to land his signature.

Lopes made 14 league appearances for Sporting in the second half of last season, following a January move from Porto after his contract had expired.

[Source : Goal]

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