Report: Arsenal set £40m Alexandre Lacazette asking price

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Arsenal have informed clubs potentially interested in Alexandre Lacazette that they are willing to sell him for £40 million, according to a report from ESPN.

ESPN reports that Arsenal need to offload some of their first-team squad this summer. However, it is suggested that Mikel Arteta would like to keep Lacazette for the coming campaign.

Nevertheless, ESPN reports that Arsenal have informed the likes of Atletico Madrid and Juventus that would be willing to sell the Frenchman for around £40 million. It is noted that neither club would be prepared to offer that amount as things stand.

And ESPN reports that Lacazette is now planning to seek clarification over his role in the squad amid doubts over his future.

TBR View: Arsenal right to only consider big-money offers for Lacazette

Lacazette has been a consistent performer for the Gunners. He has reached double figures in each of his three Premier League seasons.

However, he is not a player who dominates the headlines quite like Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. And he is a player who turns 30 next year.

Therefore, Arsenal are potentially right to leave the door open for a move away. He is one of the players who can command a significant fee as they look to bring their reported targets in.

The Gunners will surely have few complaints should Lacazette remain at the Emirates this summer. But they may benefit in the long-term if they also listen to offers for the forward.