Arsenal target Alexandre Lacazette could leave, admits Lyon boss

-



Alexandre Lacazette has been linked with a move to Arsenal this summer
Alexandre Lacazette has been linked with a move to Arsenal this summer
Lyon remain open to the possibility of selling Alexandre Lacazette this summer, according to the French club's manager Bruno Genesio.
Lacazette, who only recently signed a new four-year deal at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais, has attracted interest from a number of clubs across Europe after scoring 92 goals in 230 appearances for the Ligue 1 outfit.
Arsenal saw a bid in the region of £30m rejected last week but are expected to return with an improved offer for the 25-year-old.
Lyon manager Bruno Genesio says 'there are some offers that you cannot refuse'
Lyon manager Bruno Genesio says 'there are some offers that you cannot refuse'
And the Gunners appear to have been handed a boost in their pursuit of the France international after Genesio admitted the striker may leave this summer.
"He can leave if Lyon want him to," said the 49-year-old.
Lacazette has scored 92 goals in 230 appearances for the French club
Lacazette has scored 92 goals in 230 appearances for the French club
"There are some offers that you cannot refuse. My desire as manager is that the best players stay and Lacazette is very important for the team.
"I have been assured by my president that we will keep the player. You never know what could happen right up until August 31."
Using the Transfer Zone, SSN HQ analysed if Lacazette would be a good signing for Arsenal
Using the Transfer Zone, SSN HQ analysed if Lacazette would be a good signing for Arsenal
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has so far insisted the striker is not for sale at any price.
However, the French club are thought to value Lacazette at £40m and could be open to an offer from Arsenal if they are willing to meet this valuation.
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas is attempting to hang on to Lacazette
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas is attempting to hang on to Lacazette
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is keen to add to his squad ahead of the new Premier League season after already securing the signings of Granit Xhaka, Takuma Asano and Rob Holding.
Arsenal face Norwegian club Viking in a friendly on Friday before travelling to Sweden to play Premier League rivals Manchester City in their final pre-season fixture.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is keen to add to his squad ahead of the new season
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is keen to add to his squad ahead of the new season

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Zlatan holds back the clock but time's up for Rooney

-
Image
  The Swedish striker shows no sign of letting up despite his age but the writing is on the wall for his Old Trafford captain who is not missed in the starting XI or squad COMMENT BY LINEARSPORTS The latest signal that Wayne Rooney serves no purpose for Jose Mourinho and Manchester United came not in a game when he played badly or appeared out of his depth but one in which he was completely absent. The United squad stepped off the coach at Old Trafford for their Boxing Day fixture against Sunderland without Rooney, providing the decisive clue that he wouldn’t be involved. He had pulled up with an injury during Christmas Day training and Mourinho is already planning for Saturday's match at home to Middlesbrough without him. "Honestly I don't think so,” he said of Rooney’s chances of recovering in time. “Let's see. It's not a big deal but in four days I have my doubts." He probably wouldn’t start anyway, not the way United are p...
Read more

James Milner: From bit part at City to big shot at Liverpool

-
Image
The 30-year-old filled in at Manchester City, but he is fundamental at Anfield. He may not play in his preferred position, but he does so from one of power Jurgen Klopp had barely mapped out his way to Melwood before he first commended James Milner’s cerebral comprehension of the game.  “A complete football player, the perfect professional, a machine” was the German’s assessment after a 1-1 draw at Tottenham last October; his first fixture as Liverpool’s manager. Right at the start of his tenure, it was apparent on the training pitches at the West Derby complex that there was very little Milner could not do, and even less that he did not understand. With Zeljko Buvac, Peter Krawietz and Pep Lijnders helping Klopp bank the smallest details from every session - supported by the performance analysis team - the decision to utilise Milner as a left-back for the season was logical rather than some elaborate experiment. “It was clear that if Millie was open fo...
Read more

Leroy Sane: Who is Manchester City's new £37m signing from Schalke?

-
Image
   Sane, who played at Euro 2016, had a host of heavyweight suitors, with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid also reportedly interested in him.   But City have got their man. So, how will he fit in? Here's a rundown of all you need to know... League One, Friday 5th, 11:45am Fulham v Newcastle £10 Free Bet, No Deposit Needed Sane has been with German side Schalke since 2011 Factfile Name: Leroy Sane Age: 20 Place of birth: Essen, Germany Position: Winger Club: Manchester City Last season's stats: Eight goals, six assists for Schalke in the Bundesliga Sane in action for Schalke against Bayern Munich last season Background Son of former Sengalese footballer Souley...
Read more