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Lyon make £10.5m bid for Javier Hernandez as they look to replace Alexandre Lacazette this summer

The French Ligue 1 club are set to replace Alexandre Lacazette with the Bayern Leverkusen striker

Rebecca Louise Coles

Published: 18:16, 28 May 2017

LYON have made a £10.5m bid for Javier Hernandez as they search for Alexandre Lacazette's replacement.

Striker Hernandez, also known as Chicharito, scored 11 goals in 26 Bundesliga matches this season for Bayer Leverkusen.

Striker Javier Hernandez could be on his way to Lyon as they make a €12m bid for the 28-year-old — Striker Javier Hernandez could be on his way to Lyon as they make a €12m bid for the 28-year-oldCredit: Getty Images

According to , Bayer Leverkusen have agreed for Chicharito to leave the club as his contract is up at the end of next season.

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Discussions are said to be underway with the players management and agent, as Hernandez is said to be interested in joining Lyon.

The former Manchester United player has also become Mexico's leading scorer during a 2-1 defeat by Croatia.

Javier Hernandez in action for Mexico last night against Croatia — Javier Hernandez in action for Mexico last night against CroatiaCredit: Usa Today Sports

Chicharito scores his 47th Mexico goal to break the record — Chicharito scores his 47th Mexico goal to break the recordCredit: AP:Associated Press

Mexico suffered a 2-1 defeat to Croatia despite Hernandez' goal — Mexico suffered a 2-1 defeat to Croatia despite Hernandez' goalCredit: Usa Today Sports

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Hernandez scored his 47th goal with four minutes left in Saturday's friendly in Los Angeles.

Chicharito was the fastest Mexico player to hit the 40-goal mark for his team and equalled Borgetti's record in March.

Meanwhile the Special One has admitted that Javier Hernandez who was managed under Louis van Gaal before Jose was appointed, should never have left the club.

Mexico international Hernandez was sold to Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen 2015 for £7.3 million having previously spent a season on loan at Real Madrid.

Alexandre Lacazette looks to be on his way out of Lyon this summer — Alexandre Lacazette looks to be on his way out of Lyon this summerCredit: Getty Images

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