Chelsea Target Ligue 1 Top Scorer Alexandre Lacazette in Summer Swoop
Chelsea are reportedly lining up a major summer move for Olympique Lyonnais striker Alexandre Lacazette, as the Premier League champions-in-waiting look to bolster their attacking options ahead of next season.
According to The Sun, José Mourinho is keen on bringing the prolific French forward to Stamford Bridge and is prepared to offer Lyon €20 million plus striker Loïc Rémy in a deal aimed at beating competition from Manchester United, who are also tracking the 23-year-old.
Lacazette has enjoyed a breakout season, netting 26 goals in Ligue 1 and establishing himself as one of Europe’s most clinical finishers. His form has helped Lyon mount a strong title challenge and reassert themselves as a top force in French football.
Chelsea’s interest comes as the club looks to refresh its frontline, with Didier Drogba nearing the end of his career and question marks surrounding the long-term role of Rémy. Mourinho is said to admire Lacazette’s pace, movement, and finishing ability—qualities that could complement or provide cover for Diego Costa.
Whether Lacazette is ready to leave Lyon remains unclear. The striker has publicly expressed loyalty to his boyhood club, but the lure of the Premier League—and the chance to play for a European heavyweight—could prove difficult to resist.
Lyon, meanwhile, are expected to fight hard to keep their star forward, especially with Champions League football likely to return to the Stade de Gerland next season. Club president Jean-Michel Aulas is known for being a shrewd negotiator and will likely drive a hard bargain if any formal bids arrive.
As the summer transfer window approaches, Lacazette’s name looks set to be one of the most discussed, with Chelsea and Manchester United both vying for his signature in what could become one of the summer’s most closely watched transfer battles.
