Football
Lyon rejected €35m Arsenal offer for Lacazette
Lyon have confirmed that they have rejected Arsenal’s €35 million bid for Alexandre Lacazette. Previously, Le Progres stated that the Wenger’s side had tabled a €48m offer.
However, the Ligue 1 side have insisted the bid was significantly lower: “Lyon categorically deny having received an offer of €48m from Arsenal for Alexandre Lacazette. The club laments Le Progres’ decision not to contact the club before publishing this false information, which causes confusion on the day Lyon publishes its annual financial figures.”
ALSO SEE: No problem if the coach calls for another striker – Suarez
The statement added: “The reality is that Arsenal have tabled an offer of €35m, which Lyon have not acted upon for one reason. Lyon will hold on to Alexandre Lacazette because he is irreplaceable and one of the key figures in Bruno Genesio’s squad.”
Recall that previously Arsene Wenger has said Arsenal are ready to “spend big” if the right opportunity comes along,
Lacazette has scored 21 goals in 34 matches to help Lyon to second place in the table.
The player’s contract with Lyon runs until June 2019.
-
Latest6 days agoIsrael marks 3 years since October 7 Hamas attack amid Gaza strikes, election debate
-
Energy6 days agoFuel Battle: Dangote, marketers and government clash over petrol imports
-
Energy7 days agoPetrol, diesel prices rise 86% in 2026 as costs hit fresh highs
-
Energy1 week agoHas Iran lost control of the Strait of Hormuz? Oil flows rebound as war disruptions persist
-
Football7 days agoNigeria’s World Cup exit under spotlight as FIFA’s DR Congo files emerge
-
Latest7 days agoUS Court set to rule on release of FBI, DEA records on Tinubu
-
Business7 days agoNigerian investors at a crossroads as fixed-income yields slide
-
Latest15 hours agoFull List: Meet the 2026 Nobel Prize winners across six categories