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title: "Giroud could go to Lyon as part of Lacazette deal"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2017-06-26T10:41:57Z"
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# Giroud could go to Lyon as part of Lacazette deal

Olivier Giroud has been in contact with the president of Lyon over a possible move this summer, with Alexandre Lacazette’s potential transfer to Arsenal gathering pace, according to [The Independent’s](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/arsenal-transfer-news-olivier-giroud-lyon-move-alexandre-lacazette-a7807166.html) latest report.

Talks have been ongoing between Arsenal and Lyon over Lacazette’s situation, however, the Gunners are yet to match Lyon’s valuation of £57 million for the French striker.

If the transfer goes through, the Ligue 1 side will be desperate to find a replacement ahead of the upcoming campaign.

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas admitted to French paper L’Equipe that they would be interested in signing Giroud.

> There has been an approach, at some point, for Giroud, he is a boy that we like, who scores lots of goals and who has a lot of ambition for Russia.

However, Giroud has told Aulas that he still holds hopes that he will be the number one striker at the Emirates next season.