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Arsenal on alert after £45m-rated striker left out of official team photo
LYON may have inadvertently handed Premier League suitors a boost in their pursuit of Alexandre Lacazette.
Alexandre Lacazette is on Arsenal's radar
The highly-rated hitman has been talked up with a summer move away from Ligue 1.
West Ham have been credited with a strong interest, and are already thought to have had two bids in excess of £30million rejected by the club.
Reports emerged over the weekend suggesting Arsenal are ready to enter the race.
It is thought Arsene Wenger is set to hold talks with one of Lacazette's representatives over a potential deal.
The Gunners turned their attentions to the 25-year-old after being snubbed by Leicester's Jamie Vardy, who is expected to put pen to paper on a new long-term deal soon, after England were knocked out of Euro 2016 by Iceland last night.
However, Lyon dropped a hint about Lacazette during pre-season training.
Alexandre Lacazette - 5 things you need to know
Photo officielle de #Tignes ! pic.twitter.com/HQKON8ZI1S
— Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) June 28, 2016
The squad, who are currently gearing up for the new season in Tignes, France, had an official squad photo.
But there was no sign of Lacazette, which prompted speculation from confused fans about his future.
Lyon are thought to be demanding around £45m for his signature.
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