Tottenham target Alexandre Lacazette will stay at Lyon, says club president

Lacazette, who has netted 21 league goals this season, said on the club's TV channel on Thursday that "if the president asks me to leave, I'll have to leave the club," after speculation linked him with a move to a top European club.

"Impossible," Aulas posted on his Twitter account. "He will be with us at the new Stade des Lumieres and in the Champions League."

Lyon lead the Ligue 1 table with 54 points from 27 games.

By towing the club line, Aulas is doing what's expected of him and protecting his main asset from potential suitors. But money talks and, with Spurs expected to offload Roberto Soldado and Emmanuel Adebaor this summer, they should be in a position to make Lyon a serious offer. But does Lacazette want to lose his chance to play Champions League football next season with Lyon?