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Report: Arsenal eye Real Madrid outcast as Alexandre Lacazette replacement

Alexandre Lacazette runs out of contract with Arsenal at the end of the season and it looks unlikely he'll sign a new deal. Therefore, Arsenal are reportedly looking for alternatives, with a Real Madrid striker apparently on their shortlist.

Alexandre Lacazette may not extend his deal with Arsenal, who see a Real Madrid striker as a possible replacement.
© Catherine Ivill/Getty ImagesAlexandre Lacazette may not extend his deal with Arsenal, who see a Real Madrid striker as a possible replacement.

Arsenal may have splashed more than $200 million in the summer but that may not keep them away from the transfer market yet. Alexandre Lacazette‘s contract expires in June 2022, so the Gunners would have to consider going after another striker.

Following a lackluster 2020-21 campaign, the French starlost his place in the starting lineup as he hasdropped in Mikel Arteta‘s pecking order. And after five years at the Emirates, both parties may call it a time by not renewing his contract.

Of course, Lacazettewon’t be lacking in offers once he heads into the final months of his deal. That’s why Arsenal may try to sell him in winter to avoid losing him for free. If that happens, the doors in North London could be open for a Real Madrid forward.

Arsenal reportedly set sights on Real Madrid striker as Lacazette could leave London

The Gunners may not be thinking about extending Lacazette’s stay at the club but that doesn’t mean they intend to lethim leave for nothing. Hopefully, they can cash in and maybe land astriker who can fight for a spot in the starting eleven.

According to journalist Ekrem Konur, Arsenal consider swooping in forLuka Jovic of Real Madrid. The club’s idea would be landing him on a loan deal with an option to buy, while the La Liga giants demand $29m to sell him.

Luka Jovic didn’t live up to the expectations at Real Madrid and his future could be somewhere else. (Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Luka Jovic didn’t live up to the expectations at Real Madrid and his future could be somewhere else. (Francois Nel/Getty Images)

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That’s a significant lower fee than the $69m they paid to Eintracht Frankfurt in 2019. Jovic has failed to impress in the Spanish capital and doesn’t have room in Carlo Ancelotti‘s plans. At 23 years of age, however, he still has time to turn his career around. And Arsenal could give him that opportunity.

After all, that hasn’t gone wrong for other Real Madrid players.Martin Odegaard, for instance, found the playing time he was looking for in North London on an initial six-month loanbefore making a permanent move from Madrid in the summer.

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Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.

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