I see him as someone with similar attributes to Gundogan? With Gundo turning 31 later this year, and us already having a young DM in Rodri, I actually think I would be willing to not sign a DM this summer if it was the only chance to sign Aouar instead. I would be happy to have the likes of Gundo/Doyle/Zinchenko/Cancelo/Stones (at a push) all providing varying degrees of cover for Rodri, with Aouar coming in as the long term, perfect Gundogan replacement, bedded in nicely for when Ilkay is of an age where he’s phased out. Signing cover for Rodri is much easier than signing someone to take on Gundogan’s role and responsibility. So i’d prioritise that if it was an either/or.