Big Irons target learning English
ClaretandHugh reported earlier today that talks between the player’s agent and his advisers appeared to becoming more positive although sources at the club continue to insist nothing has yet been formally agreed.
However, we have learned over the last few hours that the highly rated French striker has been taking an intensive English language learning course over the past few weeks.
And his girlfriend, who was looking for a job in France, has now stopped her search with the move to England becoming more likely.
We also understand from sources in France that Lacazette’s replacement has been lined up in Wissam Ben Yeddera who is currently with Toulouse.
Lyon have a £27m price tag on him and we understand the Irons are ready to offer around £23m, although a senior source at the club told us: “He’s known to be on our list but to say anything more than that would be unhelpful at this point.”
Lacazette is fast and mobile and has been compared to Manchester United’s Anthony Martial. He is right-sided. Despite scoring 20 goals this season his asking price has dropped after the club attempted to sell at around £40 million last term.