West Ham’s search for a striker ended with Simone Zaza last month, but the Premier League club were linked to a number of strikers.
One of them being Lyon’s Alexandre Lacazette. The French striker apparently wasn’t keen on moving to West Ham, and turned them down.
West Ham reportedly offered €52m for Lacazette, but latest reports suggest they might have to spend much more on the Frenchman should they wish to sign him in the future.
The 25-year-old has been offered a five-year contract worth €6.5m/season, reports L’Equipe on Saturday.
L’Equipe say Lyon could also insert a €70m release clause under a private agreement, as such clauses are not allowed in Ligue 1.
Lyon’s president Jean-Michel Aulas is in talks with with David Venditelli, Lacazette’s representative, over the final details of the contract, and both parties could agree to a deal soon.
Lacazette has started the season in an impressive way with six goals in three games.
