Lyon to offer Alexandre Lacazette new deal to fight off Arsenal and West Ham


LYON are set to offer striker Alexandre Lacazette a new bumper deal to ward off Premier League suitors.

Lacazette, 25 made it clear in the summer he wanted out with Arsenal and West Ham making bids.

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Lacazette has scored nine in nine games this season

The French striker blew out the Hammers and his preferred destination was Arsenal, however the Gunners failed to meet Lyon’s valuation so the deal collapsed.

Lyon's French forward Alexandre Lacazett
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Lacazatte scoring the winner from the penalty spot against Toulouse[/caption]

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Lyon President Jean-Michel Aulas has confirmed the club are looking to tie Lacazette down to a new big money deal to scare off any fresh bids from the Premier League.

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Lyon President Jean Michel Aulas keen to keep Lacazette at Lyon long term[/caption]

Aulas confirmed after Lyon’s 2-1 win against Toulouse on Saturday “I would like for us to be able to extend Alexandre’s contract"

Arsene Wenger has a reputation for scouring Europe for top young talents
Arsene Wenger was keen to sign Lacazette after Euro 2016
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The disappointment of the move to North London not going through has not affected Lacazette. The striker has bagged nine goals in nine games so far this season despite Lyon languishing 13 points behind leaders Nice.

The Arsenal target is already showing Arsene Wenger what he missed out on this summer
Lacazette wants release clause inserted if he signs new Lyon deal
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But if the striker agrees to a new deal at the Stade De Gerland then the player has already insisted on a release clause allowing a move to a top European club in the future.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Slaven Bilic, Manager of West Ham United, reacts during the EFL Cup fourth round match between West Ham United and Chelsea at The London Stadium on October 26, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
Lacazette rejected the chance to work with Bilic at West Ham

The Hammers were also keen and could go back in for the French hitman in January if the new deal Lyon offer is not agreed and rubber stamped before the winter transfer window opens.

 

 

 


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