It is expected that in the summer Lyon will leave the main forward of the team Alexander Lakazett, who is associated with Arsenal. Lyon probed the ground and under a possible transfer Olivier Giroux from Arsenal.
"At a certain stage, we talked with Giraud," - admitted Ola L'Equipe.
"We like this guy, he scores a lot and is full of ambitions for the upcoming World Cup".
But Olivier is in talks with Arsen Wenger, hoping to stay in the Arsenal.
"Giroux told me personally that he needed time, that until everything is clear with Arsenal and that he secretly hopes to become the main striker of the Gunners in the next season".
"Everything is in Arsen Wenger's hands, and we are watching. We will try to sign the top-hitter very soon ".
In the near future, the ranks of Lyon should be replenished by Chelsea striker Bertrand Traore, and the arrival of Mariano Dias from Real.