Atletico Madrid are closing a deal for Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette.

Cope says the Lyon striker met with Miguel Angel Gil at his home along with his agent and another agent, after receiveing an excellent reference from Antoine Griezmann.

Lyon will not even listen to any offer below €40 million for the Frenchman who has 29 goals in 35 games this season.

He is 25 and has built a good name for himself on the back of his explosive speed and power.