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Arsenal transfer target hands Gunners major boost: This is what he said
ARSENAL have been handed a huge transfer boost by Alexandre Lacazette who has admitted he wants to leave Lyon.
Alexandre Lacazette is reportedly a target for Arsenal
Arsenal have been linked with Alexandre Lacazette for a number of seasons and reportedly made a failed attempt to sign the striker last summer.
The 25-year-old has since toyed with the idea of leaving Lyon and club advisor Bernard Lacombe admitted earlier this month it was a strong possibility.
And Lacazette has now handed any would-be suitors a major transfer boost by claiming he is ready to depart the French club.
Alexandre Lacazette has admitted he will leave Lyon for a bigger club
Alexandre Lacazette best goals and skills
"Will this be my last few months at Lyon? It depends which teams will be on offer to me," Lacazette said.
"I am prepared to leave, but only to make a significant leap forward.
"Otherwise, nothing will happen."
Lacazette has been in sensational form for Lyon yet again this season, scoring 30 goals in all competitions.
And speaking earlier this month, club advisor Lacombe admitted the striker's departure would be a huge blow for the French side.
"The departure of Alex would be very difficult for our club," he told French radio station RMC.
Alexandre Lacazette has scored 30 goals this season for Lyon
"Even if we could make lots of money, he is an immense player and I do not think that we will understand the magnitude of his departure fully until it happens.
"I do not know which team he will go to.
"I hope for only one thing, that he will stay with us for another year, or two, because he is an immense player."
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