Arsenal open talks with Lyon over deal for Lacazette as Wenger considers alternatives to No 1 target Mbappe

Arsenal have opened talks with Lyon over a possible move for striker Alexandre Lacazette. A number of teams have registered interest in Lacazette but it is understood Arsenal are the closest to signing the France international. The 26-year-old became a No 1 target for Arsene Wenger after interest in Monaco star Kylian Mbappe went cold.