Arsenal deal. The Gunners believe they are close to persuading skipper Aubameyang to extend his stay at the Emirates – leaving strike partner Lacazette on course for a £30m switch to Spain.The French ace, 29, nearly joined Diego Simeone’s side in June 2017 – only for the La Liga club to be hit with a transfer ban, wrecking the move at the 11th hour.
Instead, the ex-Lyon ace signed for the Gunners but, under three different managers, including current boss Mikel Arteta, has failed to earn himself a regular starting position.
Although he did play in last weekend’s FA Cup final triumph over Chelsea, Lacazette is unhappy to be no more than a bit-part figure in the Spaniard’s first-team plans.Following lockdown, the France international was on.
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