Finally, some concrete transfer activity from the Gunners to secure a new striker. The only problem is, it’s not been a success. Arsenal have had a 35m (£29.3m) bid turned down by Lyon for striker Alexander Lacazette, with the French club saying their man is ‘irreplaceable’ (via NFC). Lyon are denying Arsenal have submitted another bid of 48 for the 25-year-old France international, who has become a target for a number of big clubs in Europe ever since he racked up 27 league goals in the 2014-15 season. “Arsenal made an offer of 35m which Lyon didn’t accept for one reason alone – we will keep Alexandre Lacazette,” reads a statement from Lyon, “Lacazette is one of the main...
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