ARSENAL could eye a transfer swap with Juventus involving Alexandre Lacazette and Federico Bernardeschi.
The Italian champions are searching for a forward under new manager Andrea Pirlo, who released veteran striker Gonzalo Higuain.
Arsenal are willing to offer Alexandre Lacazette to Juventus in exchange for Federico Bernardeschi
Bernardeschi has been linked with Manchester United
Wolves’ Raul Jimenez – who hit 27 goals last season – remain Juve’s No1 target.
But according to Nicolò Schira, Arsenal striker Lacazaette has emerged as an alternative.
And with the Serie A kings looking to reduce their wage bill, they may try to include attacker Bernardeschi in any deal with the Gunners.
Bernardeschi has been linked with Manchester United and despite playing 38 times last term the Italian’s career in Turin remains uncertain.
Reports in Italy say Pirlo has a seven-man shortlist as he targets a new centre-forward.
Alvaro Morata, Karim Benzema, Edin Dzeko, Arkadiusz Milk and Duvan Zapata also feature.
Pirlo has already stamped his mark with Juve having terminated the contracts of three players.
Blaise Matuidi was the first to go, joining David Beckham’s Inter Miami in MLS.
Now Higuain and Sami Khedira have followed, with talks between the club and the unwanted pair are ongoing as they seek a payout.
Old Lady bosses have been under pressure to cut wages, leading to several stars facing an uncertain future.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
