Alexandre Lacazette: Arsenal announce signing of France striker on five-year-deal

After weeks of talks with Lyon, Lacazette has joined Arsenal for a reported £52million fee which is club record, surpassing the £42.5m fee paid for Mesut Ozil. The 26-year-old striker will earn £200,000-a-week to also become their highest paid player. Arsenal said in a statement: “Alexandre Lacazette has agreed to join us on a long-term […]

Alexandre Lacazette to Arsenal: Deal imminent but Man City close in on Alexis Sanchez

Lacazette completed a medical yesterday as he ties up a move from Lyon for a fee which could reach £52m, eclipsing the £42.5m Arsenal paid for Mesut Ozil. The 26-year-old, who scored 37 goals last season and has 11 caps for France, has agreed a five-year deal with the Gunners and will become their second […]

Arsene Wenger met Alexandre Lacazette in Paris to convince him to join Arsenal

Lacazette is on the verge of becoming Arsenal’s club-record signing for a fee of around £44million (€50m). Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas all-but-confirmed the move last night with Lacazette expected in London for a medical imminently. And according to French newspaper Le Parisien, Arsenal have been following the striker since he was 15 years old. Gunners […]

Alexandre Lacazette to Arsenal: Lyon star set to fly into London and seal £52m deal

The deal for the France forward will eclipse the Gunners’ previous record transfer of £42.5m for Mesut Ozil in 2013. Lyon owner Jean-Michel Aulas yesterday denied Lacazette was already in the capital and claimed Arsenal’s first offer had fallen short.  But Arsenal believe they have struck a deal in a major boost to Arsene Wenger. […]

Alexandre Lacazette: Arsenal interest confirmed by Lyon chief, bid must be upped to £57m

Lacazette, 26, has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates this summer with Arsene Wenger keen to sign a top striker.  The Gunners boss tried to sign the France international last summer, but failed to reach an agreement with his representatives.  Reports this week claim the Gunners are finally edging closer to getting […]

Arsenal transfer blow: Lyon invite PSG approach for Alexandre Lacazette

The France international striker is a top target for Arsene Wenger this summer. The Gunners boss wants to strengthen up front and has long had an interest in the 26-year-old. Lacazette has outlined his intention to leave Lyon and the club are ready to consider offers. However, Arsenal face a potential problem in their battle […]