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Report: Arsenal eager to sign Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette

Lyon's French forward Alexandre Lacazette celebrates after scoring a second goal during the French L1 football match between Lyon and Saint-Etienne at the Gerland stadium in Lyon, southeastern France, on November 8, 2015
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Arsenal are reportedly keen on bringing Lyon striker and French international Alexandre Lacazette to the Emirates Stadium.
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Last Updated: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 08:54 UK

Arsenal have expressed an interest in signing Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, according to reports.

The 25-year-old Frenchman scored 23 goals in 43 appearances for the Ligue 1 side last season, though he was not included in the national team for Euro 2016.

According to The Independent, Gunners manager Arsene Wenger has arranged to meet with David Venditelli, Lacazette's agent, later this week.

Arsenal reportedly face competition from fellow Premier League side West Ham United as well as Champions League finalists Atletico Madrid for Lacazette's signature.

Lyon's French forward Alexandre Lacazette celebrates after scoring a second goal during the French L1 football match between Lyon and Saint-Etienne at the Gerland stadium in Lyon, southeastern France, on November 8, 2015
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