Report: West Ham United join chase for Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette

West Ham United have reportedly joined the race to sign Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette.

The 24-year-old has been linked to Arsenal, Liverpool and Everton, while a recent report claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are frontrunners to sign the Frenchman.

According to the London Evening Standard, West Ham are targeting Lacazette after learning that he is keen to move to the Premier League.

The Hammers are planning to add new faces to their squad this summer before they move into the Olympic Stadium for the 2016-17 season.

Lacazette has scored 18 goals in 31 matches for Lyon.