Lyon show Giroud interest ,warn over Lacazatte

Lyon’s president states he is willing to maintain Alexandre Lacazette this summertime unless Arsenal suit an assessment of at least ₤ 44m.

The Gunners remain in talks over an offer for Lacazette, who saw a proposed transfer to Atletico Madrid fail after the Court of Arbitration for Sporting activity upheld a transfer ban on the Spanish club.

Yet Jean-Michel Aulas told L’Equipe it is “early” to recommend the France worldwide will wind up at the Emirates as well as suggested Atletico might reanimate a deal in January once the stoppage is raised.

He said: “I do not intend to cede Alexandre quickly, because there is always the will of Atletico Madrid to bring it to January 1. Now I also listen to what Alexandre says.

“I saw Arsene Wenger during the France-England match [on June 13]. I was with [Aulas’ adviser] Gerard Houllier and I understand he told Gerard there could be interest from Arsenal, but it’s premature to say that things will happen.