With Arsenal agreeing a deal for Lyon’s Alexandre Lacazette, here is a look at how the player could contribute to Arsenal’s chances in Premier League if they sign him this summer.
The 26-year-old Lacazette made 45 appearances last season for Lyon across all competitions. The striker managed to find the back of the net 37 times, and made five assists for his teammates.
How would he fit at Arsenal
At Lyon, the whole squad is more or less oriented to provide passes to Lacazette and his job is to stay up front and score goals.
At Arsenal he would have more defensive obligations, and there is also a possibility of Arsene Wenger utilising him in a slightly wider role than the one he’s used to.
The competition for the role of main striker in the first team is sure to put enough positive pressure on Lacazette to avoid complacency, and both Giroud and Welbeck are sure to fight for their chance.
The price of £44m which seems to be the figure that Lyon have accepted could not be considered unreasonable at all due to his age and his proven abilities as a striker.