Arsenal are in a five way battle to sign Alexandre Lacazette.
According to a report in Metro Arsene Wenger’s side face competition from Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan and Inter Milan to snap up the Lyon striker.
Lacazette has been in incredible form for his club with close to a goal a game bringing scouts flocking to watch him in action.
Wenger’s strong ties with French football gives Arsenal an advantage although the likely loss of Champions League football would put Atletico into pole position.
A new two year contract for Wenger is expected to be announced shortly and with it will come a new focus on winning trophies ahead of developing players.
Lacazette has demonstrated an incredible ability to get among goals with Arsenal looking for fresh firepower with Alexis Sanchez expected to move on in the summer. With a new look striker force needed to replace the goals of the former Barcelona striker.