Arsenal are competing with Liverpool for Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette.
The Daily Express says French sources state the Gunners - as well as Liverpool - have held 'secret talks' with Lyon over a potential deal for Lacazette.
The France international - who is the top goalscorer in Ligue 1 with 20 - has also been linked with a move to defending Premier League champions Manchester City.
Lacazette penned new terms with OL at the beginning of the season.
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