Lyon want to fight off interest in striker Alexandre Lacazette and hand him a new contract.
The 23-year-old finished as Ligue 1's top goalscorer with 27 strikes and has been linked with a move to some of Europe's biggest clubs, including Real Madrid and Manchester United.
However, Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has confirmed that he wants to pay Lacazette £2.9m per year to keep him at the club.
He told reporters: "Alexandre wishes to be the number one and receive the biggest salary at the club, which is absolutely understandable. He will earn at least €4m a year."
"That is why we have made him an offer that will see him become the best paid player at Lyon by far."
Lacazette's current contract runs out in 2018.
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Charlie Bennett
Charlie Bennett
