Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has confirmed that the French outfit will attempt to sign Alexandre Lacazette when the Arsenal star's contract expires this summer. Lacazette, 30, is entering the final months of his deal with the Gunners and is looking likely to leave north London at the end of the campaign. Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has confirmed the club's interest in Alexandre LacazetteLacazette, 30, made his name with the French club, scoring 129 goals in 275 appearancesClub president Aulas has revealed that Lyon have kept in contact with Lacazette since his departure and the 30-year-old is viewed as a more realistic target than Real Madrid's Karim Benzema, another of their former stars. Lacazette is one of two strikers left in Arteta's squad, with youngster Eddie Nketiah's contract also ending this summer. Lacazette scored 129 goals in 275 games for Lyon before joining Arsenal over five years ago.

Source: Metro February 03, 2022 02:25 UTC