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Tottenham hijack Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool with shock bid for Lyon striker
TOTTENHAM have bid for Lyon striker Clinton N'Jie in a move that could scupper Alexandre Lacazette's move to the Premier League.
Lyon striker Clinton N'Jie (right) scored eight goals for the club last season
Spurs have offered £7million for the star striker as they seek a replacement for Aston Villa-bound Emmanuel Adebayor.
Lyon are understood to be considering the offer that, if accepted, could seriously harm Manchester United, and Arsenal's hopes of signing Lacazette.
Lacazette, 24, has been heavily followed by a host of clubs this summer - with Liverpool also reportedly interested.
United manager Louis van Gaal today claimed he is close to signing a mystery striker, thought to be Lacazette.
But that deal may not go through if Spurs get their man first, for it is understood Lyon would not want to see both front men depart.
N'Jie, 21, scored eight goals and provided nine more assists in 33 appearances for Lyon last season.
He helped the club secure Champions League football for next term, where they will be seeded second in the group stage.