Manchester United enter the race for Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette following Atletico Madrid’s transfer ban
MANCHESTER UNITED have entered the race for Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette following Atletico Madrid's transfer ban.
The Spanish giants had looked in pole position to land the Frenchman, despite Arsenal's long-term interest.
However, Atletico have now been barred from recruiting new stars, putting Lacazette's move on ice.
Now it appears Jose Mourinho's United are keen to land his services, according to L'Equipe.
The Special One is in desperate need of attacking reinforcements for the 2017-18 season.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic may opt against a second year at the club and even if he stays he is ruled out of action until 2018 with an ACL injury.
Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial have also been wholly underwhelming, with Marcus Rashford a rare bright spot in United's attacking ranks.
Mourinho is now hoping to land Lacazette and be the man to finally bring his talents to the Premier League.
Speaking to reporters last night, Lyon President Aulas confirmed Atletico were out of the running.
He said: “His transfer to Atletico will not happen, his decision to depart is now up in the air.”
United are in pole position now, edging out Borussia Dortmund - with the Bundesliga giants waiting until Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's future is decided, one way or the other.
Lacazette is said to be unsure of a move to the Emirates after Arsene Wenger's failure to bring him to England 12 months ago.