Lyon president speaks out on Alexandre Lacazette after Arsenal have £29.3m bid rejectedLYON president Jean-Michel Aulas has described Alexandre Lacazette as irreplaceable. By Charlie Phillippe 20:49, Tue, Jul 26, 2016 | UPDATED: 00:19, Wed, Jul 27, 2016 Link copied Bookmark GETTYAlexandre Lacazette scored 21 goals for Lyon last seasonThe French club confirmed earlier today Arsenal bid £29.3million for the the 25-year-old earlier in the summer.However the Gunners’ offer was rejected and Aulas admitted he cannot see Lacazette leaving the club.Aulas told French outlet FootMercato: ”Alexandre is irreplaceable. It would be a professional mistake to sell him.“For me, he will score more goals than Cavani this season and I imagine him doing incredible things in the Champions League. “For all these reasons, I cannot imagine him leaving. I think he wants to realise a big season with Lyon. Alexandre will be at Lyonnais.”Lacazette scored 21 goals in 34 league appearances last season, and is under contract with Lyon until 2019. Related articles Arsenal youngster ready to solve Arsene Wenger's striker problems Leicester captain urges Mahrez to ignore Arsenal and Chelsea interest Arsenal target new centre-backs as Mertesacker faces five months out SUBSCRIBE Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy