Thursday, 17th April, 2014
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has ruled out cashing in on in-demand talents Clement Grenier and Alexandre Lacazette this summer.
Both are expected to be the subject of offers from a number of clubs when the transfer window swings back open.
Grenier was the subject of a bid from English outfit Newcastle United in January, but Lyon refused to deal and the midfielder insisted he was happy to stay put.
Lacazette meanwhile attracted the attention of Arsenal in the winter window, while Tottenham Hotspur have also been tipped to launch a swoop for the forward.
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But Aulas is preparing to stand firm and rebuff bids.
"Of course Clement will be with us 100 per cent next season – that's a yes", he told Telefoot.
"There is no good exit for Clement.
"Lacazette will be with us again without a problem next year."
Both have been fixtures for Les Gones this term, with Grenier making 25 appearances in Ligue 1 and Lacazette turning out 31 times for Lyon.
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