Lyon are interested in former Arsenal midfielders Patrick Vieira and Alexander Hleb, says director Bernard Lacombe.

Lyon are interested in former Arsenal midfielders Patrick Vieira and Alexander Hleb, according to director Bernard Lacombe.

It is set to be a summer of change at the Ligue 1 club after they ended the season without the title for the first time in eight years.

Hleb is the likeliest option as the Barcelona player is seeking a move away from the Nou Camp after spending most of the season on the bench, and Lacombe admits they are keen to snap up the 28-year-old.

"Hleb is a good player, we'll see what we can do," he told OL TV

Vieira could also be on his way to Lyon after an injury-ravaged season at Inter Milan.

The France international has claimed he does not want to leave the San Siro but admitted he could be on the move if it would improve his chances of making next summer's World Cup.

And Lacombe believes he would be a good buy for Lyon.

"The worry is his injuries," he added. "But he wants to play in the World Cup, so why not?"