Arsenal have received a boost in their pursuit of Alexandre Lacazette after the striker refused to rule out a departure from Lyon at the end of the season.
Lacazette has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal in recent summers and has been subject of strong interest from Premier League teams in the past, including Newcastle in January this year.
The 25-year-old’s existing deal is due to expire in 2019 but the France international has refused to rule out a move away from Lyon at the end of the season, although he wants to secure legendary status at the French club first.
“Right now, honestly, I’m thinking of this season,” Lacazette told Le Progres, via The Daily Mail. “I progress to concentrate on the team, play, score and try to beat the record of the club’s legend. I know I’m behind Serge Chiesa (134 goals).
“After that, next summer, we’ll see. Lots of big names have been circulating and it’s nice. We must think. This summer, there were some very interesting offers, but the president [Jean-Michel Aulas], for the good of the club, said no. And I understand.
“For me, staying here next year would not be a failure. After that, I’m open to anything that might happen outside. I will be at an age when we must make decisions.”
Only Edinson Cavani (14) has scored more goals in Ligue 1 this season than Lacazette (11).
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