Sardar Azmoun has reportedly reached a pre-contractual agreement with Ligue 1 giants Olympique Lyon.
Azmoun closes in on dream Lyon move
Les Gones had been tracking Sardar Azmoun during the last summer transfer window but decided to walk away from the deal after failing to reach an agreement with Zenit.
The Iran international is set to become a free agent once his contract with the Russian giants ends. The 26-year-old is not keen on extending his deal with the club which had given Lyon hopes of signing him eventually.
The striker is seen as a great replacement for the likes of Islam Slimani and Karl Toko Ekambi who would be leaving the club for the African Cup of Nations next month.