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Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette ‘wanted by Juventus to challenge Vlahovic’ with ace out of contract at end of season

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JUVENTUS are reportedly interested in signing Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette.

The 30-year-old is expected to leave North London in the summer when his contract expires.

Juventus are interested in signing LacazetteCredit: Getty

Reports have suggested that he is unwilling to extend his current deal.

And now it’s emerged Juventus are keen to sign the Frenchman.

According to Calciomercato, Juventus are looking to bring in an experienced striker to compete with Dusan Vlahovic.

The Italian giants announced the signing of Vlahovic for around £62million in January.

He has scored four goals since his arrival and is a regular starter in Massimiliano Allegri’s side.

Lacazette could prove to be the perfect strike partner for the 22-year-old.

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He would provide a high level of quality alongside the former Fiorentina man, and act as an excellent backup.

The transfer would also be ideal for Juventus – a free signing would soften the blow of the eye-watering sum that Vlahovic cost, significantly improving the club’s financial situation as well as the strength of the first team.

However, Mikel Arteta recently confirmed that contract talks will be held at the end of the season.

The Arsenal manager said: “There is a chance (Lacazette signs a new deal), but we have decisions to make on three or four players in regards to the summer.

“Starting those conversations right now, I don’t think is the right way.

“We have spoken to all the players, what to expect, the freedom that they have because the contracts allow them to make any decisions, and with our position there.

“That’s what we are going to do. At the end of the season, we will sit down and decide what’s the best for all the parties.”

Lacazette has been linked with a number of different clubs across Europe.

Lyon are very interested in bringing the Frenchman back to the club and have vowed to do everything possible to make it happen.

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk

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