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Arsenal rocked as Lyon president makes big transfer claim involving Antoine Griezmann
LYON president Jean-Michel Aulas has suggested Alexandre Lacazette would command a similar fee to Antoine Griezmann.
Alexandre Lacazette best goals and skills
Lacazette is once again set to be courted by Europe's top clubs this summer after Aulas held on to the France striker last year.
Arsenal had a £29.3million offer rejected but are reportedly set to renew their interest in the 25-year-old.
While Lacazette's compatriot Griezmann is also coveted by Europe's biggest clubs.
The Atletico Madrid striker is wanted by Manchester United and Real Madrid and has a £86m release clause in his contract.
Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann
But Aulas appears to believe if Griezmann is worth £86m, Lacazette should command a similar fee.
When asked what he would sell Lacazette for he told French newspaper Le Progres: “We have rejected offers worth around €40m. I am hearing talk about €100m for a Griezmann transfer to Real Madrid.”
Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette
In February, Lacazette said he felt he'd reached the "right moment" to leave Lyon.
He said: "I think that the right moment has arrived to leave. I think that this summer I will need a change of scenery and [to] discover something else, still with the idea of advancing and progressing in terms of football and as a person."
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