MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly lined up Alexandre Lacazette as back-up in case their bid for Alvaro Morata fails.
Arsenal still lead the chase for the Lyon striker, with the French club demanding close to £50million.
But L’Equipe report that United are among clubs, including Chelsea, Liverpool, Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, that are also in the mix for Lacazette‘s signature.
United are inching closer to netting Real hitman Morata.
But it is said that they have been in touch with Lacazette’s representatives over a possible move to Old Trafford.
The player is considering a move to Atletico, but would not be able to play for six months due to their transfer ban.
A lack of playing time could then scupper his hope of going to next year’s World Cup.
That has given Arsenal hope, with Lyon's president confirming the Gunners have made a "very nice offer".
That bid is understood to be around the £30m mark, but Lyon are holdoing out for closer to £50m.
Chelsea are trying to seal a deal for Everton's Romelu Lukaku but are said to be adopting a similar approach to United, having made an enquiry to Lacazette's people.
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Liverpool have also been watching the 11-cap striker, while Dortmund are eyeing him as a replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Lacazette came through the ranks at Lyon an netted 36 times in 44 league and cup games last season.
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