Alexandre
Lacazette has completed his medical to complete a transfer from Lyon that will
cost Arsenal at least £45m.Lacazette has been strongly linked with a move to
the
Emirates in recent weeks after he emerged as Arsene Wenger’s prime striker
target following the collapse of his proposed move to Atletico Madrid.
We’ve seen
intense speculation in the media over the past month with the BBC reporting
that negotiations have been continuing between the two clubs after Arsenal’s
initial offer was rejected.
A
breakthrough was finally reached and Lacazette flew in to London yesterday to
undergo his medical after Arsenal struck a deal that will see Arsenal pay Lyon
an initial £45m – although the fee could rise to £52m.depending on various add
ons [via the BBC].
That deal
would represent a record transfer for Arsenal as it will eclipse the £42m we
paid Real Madrid for Mesut Ozil in 2013 so it’s certainly a strong statement of
intent by Wenger.Arsenal are keen for Lacazette to be ready for pre-season tour
of Australia – which kicks off next week.
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