Alexandre Lacazette has been targeted by Atletico Madrid as one of their first signings once their FIFA-imposed transfer ban is lifted.
Club officials travelled to Lausanne on April 24 to discuss the matter with the Sports Arbitration Tribunal and want the Lyon striker once their ban is lifted.
MARCA reported Atletico's interest in the France striker on March 13 and French publication L'Equipe reported yesterday that Atletico is Lacazette's preferred destination should he leave the Ligue 1 outfit.
But Los Rojiblancos are not the only side to be perusing the 25-year-old's signature, with PSG, West Ham and Arsenal also interested in the frontman who has scored 31 goals in 41 games this season.
Lacazette has been on Atletico's radar for some time now, having been touted for a move to the Estadio Vicente Calderon last summer.
Should the overarching body lift the club's transfer ban, it is understood that acquiring Lacazette would cost around 35m euros. Any move for the player would also necessitate the departure of one of the club's current strikers from the pay roll.
Kevin Gamerio, one of those who may be on the way out of Atletico, is understood to be the subject of interest from China. It is believed that the player has told Atletico to pay attention to the interest, which he sees as an irresistible opportunity on an economic level.
Fernando Torres's contract at Atletico will end at the end of June and talks have not yet taken place about renewing the 33-year-old's deal, which may signal the end of his time with the club to allow for the capture of Lacazette.