The Gunners are planning to tie up Frenchman Alexander Lacazette with a new contract to hold on to their star striker amidst interest from FC Barcelona. Lacazette has turned out to be a revolutionary figure on the front line as with his goals and striking partnership with Aubameyang rounding up what is turning out to be a fine campaign for the reds and whites.

Although Arsenal lost out to the top four places due to their late fall off in closing games, Lacazette and Aubameyang’s goal helped them earn the fifth spot. It allowed them to book a place in the Europa League final at Baku on May 29th against arch-rivals Chelsea.

Since joining the North London outfit in 2017 from Lyon, Lacazette has been able to slot in 36 goals in 87 appearances for his side. He has proved to be a much more important figure this season. While Aubameyang made himself the actual source of Arsenal’s goal by scoring 22 and sharing the golden boot with Sadio Mane, Lacazette’s incredible creative role in the final third proved crucial for Arsenal to lift themselves up this season. Now winning the Europa League will give them a direct group stage placement of the Champions League placement.

As Unai Emery dreams of clinching the Europa League title yet again, Arsenal plans to keep Lacazette happy in his stride. Already proven to be a stellar performer under Emery, it is reported that he will be tied down to a long-term contract extension. It is obvious that the Premier League outfit will not let go of their star striker so easily. He is someone who has scored 19 goals all competition this concluded season. That is with the Europa League final still to play.

Metro had already reported earlier that Lacazette’s European exploits had been closely monitored by Barcelona. They themselves look on to bring a goal machine to take the place of the ageing Luis Suarez. The news of Griezmann leaving Atletico Madrid and possibly Barcelona being his next destination would allow Arsenal to fend off those interests over Lacazette.

It means Lacazette will wish to enjoy the climate in London for a few more seasons. He has already made himself a proven Premier League striker. He won’t have any doggedness in adjusting to the style of play countless times. This is exactly what Arsenal was missing for a fair number of games under Wenger. That is a striker with flair and high esteemed football on a regular basis. Under Unai Emery, Arsenal has got two who can easily make themselves match heroes over and over again.

The shortage of striking duos is occurring day to day in modern football. The brilliance of a lone striker with more preference to the wingers is a suitable way now. Arsenal can remodel the old style in a comprehensive way. For that, they need to hold on to the Frenchman and dream of higher objectives next season.