Tottenham Hotspur have opened negotiations over a £25million swoop for Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette.

Mauricio Pochettino has targeted the France international as one of the men he wants to bolster his side's striking options next season.

Lacazette, who scored 23 goals for Lyon last season, is understood to be open to a move to London.

Alexandre Lacazette (left) is challenged by Leicester City star N'Golo Kante in France training on May 26

Lacazette (centre) chats with Kevin Gameiro (left) who was also left out of France's final squad for Euro 2016

West Ham United have already had a £20m offer for the 24-year-old rejected, while Paris Saint-Germain are also interested.

But Spurs are trying to steal a march on their rivals after making their move for the striker.

Lyon are holding out for a fee of £30m, while Spurs value Lacazette at around £25m.

But there is a willingness from all parties to complete a deal before the end of June.

Indeed, speaking last month, Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas said: 'If on 28th August, we are offered €80m for Alexandre Lacazette, he will not leave.

Lacazette celebrates scoring against Saint-Etienne - one of his 21 Ligue 1 goals for Lyon last season

'However, if he comes to me in the days to come, because he has an offer he cannot refuse, it's possible.

'Finally, if there must be departures, they will be before June 30. There will be none after, except for minor players.'