The Gunners are expected to launch a new improved bid after the first one was rejected by Ligue 1 side Lyon for French striker Alexandre Lacazette.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger had said earlier that the North Londoners won’t back out of making a hefty transfer this summer as they aim to fight for the Premier league title this season. Wenger’s most pressing issue is luring in a big striker as their current options are prone to injury and inconsistent.

Having failed to sign their prime target Jamie Vardy from champions Leicester City, who has since signed a contract extension with the Foxes, they have now turned their attention to Frenchman Alexandre Lacazette.

The prolific striker has grabbed the attention of a bunch of other big European clubs but it seems only Arsenal have made the effort to make an approach. Lyon revealed early last week that they had rejected Arsenal’s bid of £31.8 million, hence the North Londoners are lining up to bid for Lacazette’s release clause of £34 million. Lyon manager Bruno Genesio when questioned about Lacazette by Sky Sports replied

“There are some offers you cannot refuse.”

Although Arsene Wenger denied to comment on this, it is understood that his club have maintained an interest in the striker. Wenger is known to have a really good chemistry with French players and has worked with legends such as Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira, Robert Pires amongst others and so there may not be any big issue to bring Lacazette to Emirates stadium.

In an interview during the Gunner’s pre season friendly game Wenger was quoted saying

” We have not closed any deal with anybody at the moment. I can understand you want answers but I am not ready to come out on any names. We have Gabriel and Mertesacker out and Koscielny still on holiday. So we have a look at everybody and one of the three young defenders might play from the start of the season. They will at least be in the squad. ‘At the moment, I will have a look at everybody and then make my final decision but it is true that (Rob) Holding has adapted very well and quickly (after arriving from Bolton). All three have top quality and all three miss a little bit of experience. We have to make a decision in two weeks.”

With only 2 weeks to go until the new season kicks off, Arsenal fans will be hoping Wenger makes his move into the transfer window game and starts using some of their resources.

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