Move of Arsenal target to Atletico Madrid cancelled due to transfer ban says Lyon president
“We had reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid and we were already looking for a replacement”, Jean-Michel Aulas has told French media.
“It would have been a big-money move, let’s see if the transfer ban will prevent us from completing the deal.”
Lacazette was reported to be a potential replacement of Antoine Griezmann who is being heavily linked with a move to Manchester United in the summer. The Frenchman has 37 goals in 45 appearances in all competitions this season. His contract with Lyon expires in 2019.
Griezmann has a € 100 million release clause included in his contract with the Colchoneros, which means the Red Devils can still complete his signing in the summer.