Liverpool are chasing Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette. The Daily Express says French sources state Liverpool are monitoring the £16m-rated international striker to replace Barcelona signing Luis Suarez.

And could reinvest some of the £75m on the 23-year-old youngster in the next few days.

Lacazette has enjoyed a breakthrough season with domestic side Lyon - netting 15 goals in 32 matches to ensure a fifth-pace finish in Ligue 1.

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