Arsenal blow as Lyon say Alexandre Lacazette WON’T be sold now… but Atletico winter move ‘possible’
French club's president insists star is staying but opens the door to potential January switch to La Liga
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LYON’S president has dashed Arsenal’s hopes of signing Alexandre Lacazette by insisting the star will not be leaving this summer.
The Gunners have been linked heavily with a move for the frontman.
However, the prospect of Arsene Wenger securing the 26-year-old now looks slim after Jean-Michel Aulas’ comments.
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But a January switch to La Liga side Atletico Madrid, who have been rivalling Arsenal for Lacazette, could still be on the cards.
The French striker looked destined to join the Spanish giants before their appeal against a transfer ban was rejected by Fifa.
That embargo will be finished after this current window closes, leaving Diego Simeone’s men free to make their move in seven months.
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Lyon chief Aulas has previously been adamant that he would not sell Lacazette unless he found a replacement.
Now it seems that there is absolutely no chance of the hotshot departing over the next two months.
When asked by Canal+ if Lacazette will leave this summer, Aulas said: "I don't think so, no."
The questioning then turned to Atletico and a potential move in January.
Lacazette, currently enjoying a holiday in LA, seemingly has his heart set on joining Simeone’s outfit.
And that led Aulas to concede: "Yes, it's possible."
Meanwhile, Arsenal are confident that they can beat neighbours Tottenham to the signing of Monaco's Thomas Lemar.
The French winger is wanted by both clubs in a £30million deal.
Despite Spurs being able to offer Champions League football, Wenger is confident he can entice the attacker to the Emirates.