Age: 23 Club: Lyon Nationality: French Estimated market value: £16million-£24million League apps (2014-15): 24 League goals (2014-15): 22 Newcastle hesitated when trying to sign Alexandra Lacazette in both the January and summer transfer windows in 2014 - and they must be kicking themselves at not snapping up the French international, who has moulded himself into Europe's hottest striking property. An astonishing return of 22 goals from 24 Ligue appearances this season has helped place Lyon in pole position for the French title - and is likely to ensure that Lacazette moves for big money this summer. The Magpies probably could have signed him for between £8million and £12million last year, but now the fee is likely to be northwards of £16million - and then some. This lightning-quick forward can play anywhere across the front three and has proven he is clinical in front of goal. It is probably dreamland now to think Lacazette will be on Tyneside next season - particularly with the likes of Manchester City, Juventus and Liverpool sniffing around...
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