Two Premier League Clubs To Battle For Alexandre Lacazette's Signature

We've been waiting for Alexandre Lacazette to move on to bigger and better things.

The French striker has been on fire for a number of years now and has been linked with a number of moves away.

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He has remained at Lyon this season and has notched an incredible tally of 29 goals in 37 appearances in all competitions - the sort of form that has seen him become one of the most devastating strikers in Europe.

The 25-year old has talked about his future in the past and everything appears to point to a summer exit.

And according to The Mirror, the Premier League looks to be the most likely destination.

Arsenal have been keeping tabs on Lacazette for a number of years though and it was reported that they tabled a bid in the summer.

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The Gunners are set to go back in for him in the summer, though they will face stiff competition.

Manchester City have joined the race, with Steve Samson from The Mirror reporting that Pep Guardiola is a fan of the pace and power Lacazette brings to the table and believes he can fit into his philosophy as he looks to change things up at the club.

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Atletico Madrid are also keen but a few things will have to happen for them to go about signing the France international.

Antoine Griezmann would need to sign for Manchester United in a massive deal that has been heavily rumoured and if the Frenchman does leave, Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez would be the primary target for Diego Simeone and Atletico.

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If Sanchez remains at the Emirates and is not available, Atletico would look to replace one in-form French forward with another in Lacazette.

City have their eyes on Lacazette, who has scored over 100 goals for Lyon and is still only 25.

He has turned down the chance to extend his contract, which has two years remaining, and would command a fee of around £40m should he leave the Ligue One side this summer.

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Topics: Manchester City, Premier League, Arsenal, Alexandre Lacazette

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