Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is reportedly desperate to hijack a move for striker Alexandre Lacazette after holding talks with Lyon over a big-money transfer. The 26-year-old had agreed terms to join Atletico Madrid during the summer, only for the Court of Arbitration for Sport to uphold a ban that prevents any incoming deals. Atletico must therefore wait until January 2018 before finalising any transfers, yet Lacazette hinted on Tuesday that he is willing to hold out if a deal can be struck between the two clubs. According to The Sun, however, Wenger and chief executive Ivan Gazidis have met with Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas to thrash out a fee for the France international, thought to...
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