http://gossip.ladyarse.com/2012/08/auclair-arsenal-are-interested-in-bastos/

Philippe Auclair, journalist and correspondent for France Football has claimed on the Guardian’s Football Weekly podcast that Arsenal are interested in signing Lyon’s Michel Bastos. Bastos, who can play on the left side of midfield or at left back has made 80 appearances for the French side and Auclair said:

“There’s talk around Lyon of Michel Bastos goin the Emirates.”

Auclair is not one who normally goes in for idle transfer speculation and it could just be ‘talk’ as he’s reported. With Wenger saying the club are still looking to sign a midfielder and a defender there could be some truth to this rumour. It hasn’t made its way in to the mainstream press yet. Auclair also said:

“He was in tears after the game. He is leaving.”

Bastos is a 29 year old who has been with Lyon since 2009 when he signed for the club from Lille. He has scored 23 goals in his 80 appearances and has also played for the Brazilian national team on 10 occasions

Auclair doesn't chat rubbish. I wouldn't say no, still a quality footballer. Mainly as a left winger though, all over the place defensively when playing left back, but a proper threat going forward. Still has great pace, touch and technique. And a great left foot.