Alexandre Lacazette to Decide on Future After France Friendly vs. England

Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette has revealed he will make a decision on his long-term future after the match between France and England on June 13.

The forward has consistently been linked with a move away from the Ligue 1 club, and as noted by Sky Sports' Kaveh Solhekol, he hinted a departure may be on the cards:

According to Neil Fissler of the Sunday Express, Premier League sides Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are admirers of the Frenchman. As noted in the piece, Atletico Madrid looked to be favourites to land the player before their recent transfer ban was upheld.

The striker didn't rule out the possibility of signing for Atletico still, though, suggesting the prospect of being loaned back to Lyon until January, when the La Liga side's embargo is lifted, "should not be excluded," per Eurosport (h/t Get French Football News).

Per the same source, Lacazette also spoke of rumoured interest from Borussia Dortmund. "That could be interesting, Dortmund are a great club," he added.

During his time with Lyon, Lacazette has developed into one of the most exciting strikers in European football. Here is a look at what he can do:

As is evident by the clip, Lacazette is a thrilling footballer to watch. The 26-year-old is so sharp in the attacking third of the pitch, causing defenders problems with his superb movement, bustling through gaps with his strong running and using his pace to latch on to cute passes.

Where his game has most improved in recent seasons is his ability to stick the ball in the back of the net. Per Squawka Football, Lacazette has delivered consistently over the last three seasons:

Although Lyon's stubborn stance on their forward is to be admired, this summer feels like the right time for both parties to go their separate ways.

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The Ligue 1 giants failed to qualify for the UEFA Champions League for next term, as they trailed AS Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain and OGC Nice in the top flight. Losing Lacazette would be a substantial blow for the team, although with a massive transfer fee recouped, they would be able to improve other areas of the squad.

Lacazette is a player who looks ready to make the next step, too, and he would be an asset to any of the aforementioned clubs.

As he heads into what should be the peak years of his career, it will be fascinating to see what the France international can accomplish with more creative options in support and under greater pressure to perform.