Arsenal transfer news: Alexandre Lacazette to make way for Houssem Aouar?

Arsenal have got off to a flyer in Premier League, but manr Mike Arteta remains keen on adding new faces to his squad before transfer window shuts. Gunners remain keen on signing a midfielder and many Arsenal transfer news sources have predicted a Houssem Aouar transfer. While Lyon's asking price is far from Arsenal's reach,  Gunners could sell some of ir first-team stars including Alexandre Lacazette to fund move. 

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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners could sell Alexandre Lacazette to fund Houssem Aouar transfer

In an Arsenal transfer news report by Independent, gunners could sell striker Alexandre Lacazette this summer in a bid to fund a Houssem Aouar transfer. Aouar, along with Atletico's Thomas Partey, have been long-term midfield targets for Mikel Arteta, but clubs have failed to budge when it comes to ir asking price. With COVID-19 pandemic having seriously depleted transfer funds, Gunners have to sell before y buy and Alexandre Lacazette is one of many stars who could leave Emirates before summer transfer deadline.

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former Lyon man has two years left on his contract and renewal talks have t yet begun according to reports. With Mikel Arteta having options in captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Gabriel Martinelli and Eddie Nketiah to play up top, 29-year-old's departure will t require a particularly swift replacement.

Recent Arsenal transfer news have previously linked Alexandre Lacazette to Atletico Madrid, in a potential swap deal for Thomas Partey. However, LaLiga giants are likely to end ir interest after completing signing of Barcelona forward Luis Suarez. Houssem Aouar and Partey are essential to Mikel Arteta's rebuild project, as he looks to plug gap on top clubs in Premier League.

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Arsenal transfer news reports suggest that Lyon star could cost as much as £54 million, while Atletico midfielder has a release clause of £45 million. Matteo Guendouzi and Lucas Torreira are likely to be shown exit door, both having been out of favour with  Gunners in recent times. Guendouzi could also be used in a swap for Partey, while Gunners try and sell Alexandre Lacazette to generate funds.

Despite ir shortcomings, it has been a pretty impressive summer transfer window for Arsenal, who signed Willian on a free transfer, while completing capture of Lille defender Gabriel. William Saliba returned from loan, Dani Ceballos was signed on loan, while Pablo Mari and Cedric Soares made ir temporary switches permanent. 

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(Im Courtesy: Alexandre lacazette Twitter, Houssem Aouar Instagram)