27 Goals In 33 Games Striker Could Join Chelsea, Ideal Diego Costa Partner

Alexandre Lacazette is the French league’s highest goal scorer with 27 goals, and he is definitely one of the most-talked about transfer targets as the summer transfer window draws nearer. He has been linked with the top 5 EPL teams of the season, and also drawn interests from PSG and all around Europe. But Olympique Lyon’s president, Jean-Michel Aulas still stresses that they wish to keep him for the coming season, and if he decides to leave, it would be at a price over 50 million euros.

“Nothing is certain in football, but I think Alexander will stay with us. We’ll do all we can to keep him. Even 50 million wouldn’t be enough, he doesn’t have a price.”

The France international, who successfully guided his side to a 2nd place finish in the Ligue 1, and has been with the club for 6 seasons, has always hinted at his desire to leave the club, and now seems to be the time. Lacazette has been explosive in front of goal this season, banging in 31 goals across all competitions.

Definitely such striker of his prowess will be a great addition to Chelsea’s attack, where the highest goal scorer boasts of 19 goals. Although for such a fees, Chelsea might not be able to bring in him after having spent big on Costa and Remy last season.

He is also being targeted by Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal. The 23 year-old is definitely a must-have in any team’s front-line next season, and a Stamford bridge move wouldn’t be bad, even if it doesn’t seem to be on the cards at the moment. With Chelsea desiring a striker who would replace Drogba, and also provide great backup and competition for the injury-prone pair of Remy and Costa, Lacazette wouldn’t be a bad option.