Lusting for Lacazette

"What is the name of that Welshman at Real Madrid? I think Alexandre is much better than him." This is the verdict of Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas when discussing his prized asset. In France, there is one man taking the plaudits for his form in the first half of the season. You would be forgiven for thinking it was one of the usual suspects from PSG's star studded line up such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic or Edinson Cavani.

 However, Alexandre Lacazette of Lyon's form has seen him develop into Ligue 1's man to mark and has even caught the eye of some of Europe's heavyweights. A January move is unlikely due to a thigh injury picked up ruling him out for the coming weeks but, the likes of Liverpool, PSG, Tottenham and Arsenal are suggested to be lining up bids for the Frenchman.  

Lyon are currently sitting pretty at the top of Ligue 1 and their form has been massively down to the heroics of their star striker Lacazette. The pacey little forward has 21 goals to his name in just 22 league appearances and Lyon's title credentials will be very much tested now Lacazette faces a period on the sidelines.

Lacazette is hot property 

While Lacazette has been one of the more exciting players in France for sometime now, it is this year the 23 year old has really grabbed the headlines. On the ball, Lacazette is a natural dribbler twinned with his flair he can give defenders nightmares. Quick and able to change direction with blistering acceleration, the Lyon front man is comfortable out wide on the left, right or playing through the centre. 

But where will he end up? Lacazette has even had to speak out about his future following months of intense speculation. He said: "Between England and Spain, I don't have a preference. I dreamt about Barca when I was little, but once you grow up you know you cannot be on just one club."

Lacazette is a French international and has four caps

However, there is hope for clubs outside of France in their pursuit. Lacazette soon addressed links to the Parc des Princes and said: "PSG? We will see, it is hard the answer that now. To play with Ibrahimovic and Lucas, I cannot say that I cannot see myself in this attack but it would more likely be a departure abroad. Afterwards, you never know what might happen." 

Where ever the destination Lacazette ends up, he will not come cheaply. Both president and manager of Lyon know that he is hot property and if they hold him in the same regard as Gareth Bale, who knows what sort of astronomical fee they could ask for. At 23 years of age the French international has his career ahead of him and is likely to move in the summer as his form suggests he has outgrown Lyon. Should Lyon be saying their au revoirs soon?