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Five early summer transfer targets for Arsenal

By Roy Emanuel

SUTTON, GREATER LONDON - FEBRUARY 20: Arsene Wenger manager of Arsenal during The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Sutton United and Arsenal on February 20, 2017 in Sutton, Greater London. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)
SUTTON, GREATER LONDON - FEBRUARY 20: Arsene Wenger manager of Arsenal during The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Sutton United and Arsenal on February 20, 2017 in Sutton, Greater London. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images) /
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LYON, FRANCE – DECEMBER 7: Alexandre Lacazette of Lyon in action during the UEFA Champions League match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and Sevilla FC at Parc OL on December 7, 2016 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
LYON, FRANCE – DECEMBER 7: Alexandre Lacazette of Lyon in action during the UEFA Champions League match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and Sevilla FC at Parc OL on December 7, 2016 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) /

Alexandre Lacazette – Lyon

The one that got away. After a failed attempt to bring Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette to North London last summer, Arsenal will certainly be prepared to make the transfer happen this year.

The 25-year-old has continued his fantastic production in Ligue 1 during the current term, surpassing his total from last season with 27 goals across all competitions.

Lacazette brings so much of what Arsenal and Arsene Wenger look for from their forwards, and his versatility could be utlised in a variety of ways. Able to play as a striker and further out wide, the French international’s pace and skill on the ball can open up even the best of defences.

His goal-scoring consistency in the French first division has been impressive, and the time appears right for a move to the Premier League. Arsenal will certainly have competition from other European clubs, but the Gunners will likely be determined to make the transfer happen after being unable to lure Lacazette to the Emirates in recent years.

If the sale of Alexis Sanchez does take place, Arsenal will have the resources necessary to ensure that Alexandre Lacazette can be a part of the squad’s future.

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