Tag: Alexandre Lacazette

Alexandre Lacazette wasone of Arsenal’s four captains. The French striker arrived at Arsenal in 2017 from Lyon for £46.5m and earned around £182,063-per-week or £9,467,273-per-year. Laca wore the number 9 shirt. He was born on May 28, 1991.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates their sides second goal with team mate Nicolas Pepe during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal plan contract extension amid Atletico Madrid interest

Atletico Madrid have Alexandre Lacazette on their list of Luis Suarez replacements this summer, but Arsenal could still extend his deal.
WATFORD, ENGLAND: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal reacts following their side's victory after the Premier League match between Watford and Arsenal at Vicarage Road on March 06, 2022. (Photo by Julian Finney / Getty Images)

Arsenal fan spots Lacazette gesture in Watford win

There were lots of positives in Arsenal's win over Watford on Sunday, and Alexandre Lacazette's brace of assists was one of them.
WATFORD, ENGLAND: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal reacts following their side's victory after the Premier League match between Watford and Arsenal at Vicarage Road on March 06, 2022. (Photo by Julian Finney / Getty Images)

Lacazette to stay? “There is a case” says Arteta

Mikel Arteta says there is a case for Alexandre Lacazette to stay at Arsenal despite his contract expiring at the end of the season.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Kieran Tierney of Arsenal breaks away from Daniel Podence of Woverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Kieran Tierney names ‘absolutely massive’ player at Arsenal

Kieran Tierney has called Alexandre Lacazette 'absolutely massive' in an interview about the current club captain following Arsenal's win over Wolves on Thursday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates their sides second goal with team mate Bukayo Saka during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Smith Rowe and Tomiyasu update as Arsenal beat Wolves

Emile Smith Rowe and Takehiro Tomiyasu were not included in the Arsenal squad for the game against Wolves on Thursday night, so what is the problem?
NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's fourth goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal at Carrow Road on December 26, 2021 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Arsenal delay new contract talks despite growing exit rumours

Arsenal are planning to hold talks with Alexandre Lacazette over a potential new contract at the end of the season, despite Lyon's recent approach.
Arsenal's English midfielder Emile Smith Rowe (R) celebrates with Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette (L) after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 19, 2022. - - (Photo by IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Lacazette & Smith Rowe troll Brentford after Saturday’s win

Alexandre Lacazette took to Twitter to troll Brentford striker Ivan Toney after Arsenal's victory over The Bees on Saturday.
Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka (R) passes the ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 19, 2022.(Photo by IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Simple reason Granit Xhaka refused Arsenal captain’s armband

Granit Xhaka seemingly turned down the captain's armband on Saturday against Brentford after Alexandre Lacazette was subbed off, but Mikel Arteta says it was all a misunderstanding.
NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal speaks to press prior to the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal at Carrow Road on December 26, 2021 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Arteta names captain after Aubameyang’s departure

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Alexandre Lacazette is Arsenal's current captain, following the departure of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on July 07, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

1, 9, 14: What Arsenal players will change shirt number?

With more players set to depart Arsenal in the summer, there will be a few first team squad numbers up for grabs, so who could change?
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal looks on whilst wearing the captain's armband during the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on December 15, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Lacazette set for talks over pre-contract agreement

Alexandre Lacazette is set to hold talks with Lyon over a pre-contract agreement to rejoin them this summer, according to a report.
NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal at Carrow Road on December 26, 2021 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Lyon hierarchy publicly confirm plan to sign Arsenal man

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas and director Vincent Ponsot have both confirmed their interest in Alexandre Lacazette this summer.
NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's fourth goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal at Carrow Road on December 26, 2021 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Ligue 1 club want to re-sign Arsenal forward this summer

Olympique Lyonnais are hoping to re-sign Alexandre Lacazette this summer, but Arsenal could yet still move to keep him.

Alexandre Lacazette willing to stay at Arsenal but deal offered a problem

Alexandre Lacazette wants a longer contract at Arsenal than the club have been willing to offer so far, according to David Ornstein.
25th August 2021 The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, West Midlands, England EFL Cup Football, West Bromwich Albion versus Arsenal Arsenal players celebrate Alexandre Lacazette& x2019s goal after 69 minutes 0-6 Graham Wilson

8 players who could leave Arsenal in January

The January transfer window is upon us and it is the last chance for Arsenal to obtain a few £££ for a number of players, so who is likely to leave?
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal goes down with cramp during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Another Arsenal player admits frustration at referees

Alexandre Lacazette is the latest Arsenal player to admit he was frustrated by apparent inequity in the referee's decisions against Manchester City.
NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal at Carrow Road on December 26, 2021 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Alexandre Lacazette reportedly turns down Arsenal contract offer

Alexandre Lacazette has reportedly turned down a contract offer from Arsenal because he wants a longer deal than the one-year deal that was presented.
NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's fourth goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal at Carrow Road on December 26, 2021 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Arsenal make January decision on Alexandre Lacazette

Arsenal intend to knock back offers for Alexandre Lacazette in the January transfer window, though his expiring deal makes the situation tricky.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal celebrates with teammates Ben White and Granit Xhaka after scoring their side's third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium on December 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Lacazette names 4 Arsenal players who could be captain

With Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang stripped of the Arsenal captaincy, Alexandre Lacazette has been talking about some of the players who could take over.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal acknowledges the fans after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on October 18, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Who will be the new Arsenal captain after Aubameyang?

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang lost the captain's armband this week, but the question remains over who will take it from him on a permanent basis.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal celebrates after their side's third goal, scored by Gabriel Magalhaes (Not pictured) during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium on December 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

4 Arsenal players feature in 2 Teams of the Week

It was a busy week for Arsenal players in Teams of the Week following the 3-0 win over Southampton at the weekend.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal applauds the fans as he is substituted during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium on December 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Intermediaries put Alexandre Lacazette proposal to AC Milan

Intermediaries, I assume acting on the behalf of Alexandre Lacazette, have reportedly put a proposal to AC Milan about signing the Arsenal man who is out of contract in the summer.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal goes down with cramp during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Alexandre Lacazette growing determined to leave Arsenal

Though Alexandre Lacazette claims he's waiting until January to make a decision on his future, reports in Italy suggest he's growing determined to leave.
Formula 1 2021: British GP SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 18: Alexandre Lacazette during the British GP at Silverstone Circuit on Sunday July 18, 2021 in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. (Photo by Zak Mauger LAT Images)

Alexandre Lacazette: I don’t really have any illusions about it anymore

Alexandre Lacazette has just 16 caps for France and has not been selected for his national team since November 2017 when he played 76 minutes against Germany and scored two goals, so what's the problem? If Lacazette knows, he isn't saying...
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrate after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Arteta sends message to Aubameyang and Lacazette

Mikel Arteta has admitted Arsenal's key players need to be contributing more on the goalscoring front, but it's not just them.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on October 18, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Alexandre Lacazette gives update on his transfer plans

Alexandre Lacazette says his agents are starting to look around, as he prepares to make a decision on his future in January.
Folarin Balogun celebrates his hat-trick against Brighton u23s (Photo via David Price)

Folarin Balogun needs Arsenal first-team chance after another hat-trick

The Arsenal u23s' makeshift defence struggled in defeat to Derby on Friday night, but Folarin Balogun continued to shine with a hat-trick.
April 11, 2021, Valencia, Spain: Alexander Isak of Real Sociedad seen in action during the Spanish La Liga football match between Real Sociedad and Valencia CF at Mestalla stadium. Copyright: Xisco Navarro Pardo

New Zlatan heading Areta’s shortlist to replace Lacazette

To compensate for the probable departure of Lacazette, Arsenal could bet big on the young forward Alexander Isak according to a report from France.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal goes down with cramp during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Arteta discusses Alexandre Lacazette’s contract: There is so much stuff

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal won't be discussing Alexandre Lacazette's contract until the end of the season, even though that's when it expires.
Carabao Cup Arsenal v AFC Wimbledon Alexandre Lacazette 9 of Arsenal celebrates his goal with , Cedric Soares to make it 1-0 London Emirates Stadium Greater London United Kingdom Copyright: Arron Gent/News Images

David Ornstein gives Alexandre Lacazette contract update

The door isn't closed to a contract extension for Alexandre Lacazette, according to David Ornstein, but it would only happen under specific conditions.
Formula 1 2021: British GP SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 18: Alexandre Lacazette during the British GP at Silverstone Circuit on Sunday July 18, 2021 in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. (Photo by Zak Mauger LAT Images)

What Arsenal players are out of contract in 2022?

The transfer window is approaching and the players remaining at Arsenal less than one year left on their contracts are likely to leave for nothing next summer if the club can't find a buyer in January, so who is on their way out?
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrate after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Manchester City turn to Arsenal forward after Harry Kane failure

Manchester City will reportedly attempt to sign Alexandre Lacazette in the January transfer window.
SEVILLE, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 25: Yousseff En-Nesyri of Sevilla celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the La Liga Santander match between Sevilla FC and RCD Espanyol at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on September 25, 2021 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Youssef En-Nesyri still Arsenal’s choice to replace Alexandre Lacazette

Arsenal are still interested in signing Sevilla's Youssef En-Nesyri after trying to land the winger in the summer with the 24-year-old apparently in the form of his life this season.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on October 18, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Keown: Lacazette is playing for his Arsenal future

Martin Keown thinks Alexandre Lacazette is still young enough for a couple more years at Arsenal, and it looks like he's playing to stay at the club.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrate after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Alexandre Lacazette remains popular internally despite expiring contract

Even though his contract is expiring and he hasn't had consistent minutes, Alexandre Lacazette remains very popular at Arsenal.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates with Alexandre Lacazette after scoring their team's second goal as Nuno Tavares and Emile Smith Rowe look on during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2021. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

3 Arsenal players told to help out more with goals

Ian Wright has called on Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe and Thomas Partey to help Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang out more with goals, despite two of them scoring on Friday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang interacts with Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal as he is substituted during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Lacazette, Aubameyang and Tierney injury updates

Arsenal lined up without Kieran Tierney against Aston Villa while Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang both limped off, so what are the latest updates on the trio?
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on October 18, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta suggest Lacazette new deal is still possible

Mikel Arteta says it's not impossible Alexandre Lacazette gets a new Arsenal deal, and he doesn't doubt the striker's motivation.
25th August 2021 - The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, West Midlands, England EFL Cup Football, West Bromwich Albion versus Arsenal - Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates his goal. Photo: ActionPlus / Graham Wilson

Inter Milan ready 3-year €4.5m deal for Alexandre Lacazette

Despite his match-saving cameo against Crystal Palace on Monday night, Alexandre Lacazette is likely to leave Arsenal in January with Inter Milan still leading the way in the race for his signature.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on October 18, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Lacazette: It’s never easy to be on the bench

Alexandre Lacazette admits it's never easy to be on the bench, and says it's the first time he's experienced a situation like this.