Report: ‘Excellent’ Arsenal player who’s wowed Mikel Arteta is wanted by three clubs

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Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette has reportedly got three overseas clubs keeping tabs on him amid an uncertain future at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners striker is out of contract at the end of next season, and is free to speak to overseas clubs as of next January if he doesn’t sign a new deal before then.

Italian giants Inter Milan and Juventus, along with La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid, were linked with Lacazette’s services last year.

According to ESPN, Spanish side Sevilla and Serie A outfit Roma have now begun monitoring the Frenchman, with Atletico still keen.

However, Lacazette is believed to be in a strong position at the Emirates.

ESPN reports that the player is an important figure in the Arsenal dressing room, while Mikel Arteta appears to have signalled his intention to offer him a new deal.

“I’m hoping that a player under contract will continue with us,” the Gunners boss is quoted by the outlet as saying.

Earlier this season, Arteta was pleased with Lacazette’s desire to “keep improving and contributing to the team” and said the way he has been training and conducting himself has been “excellent”.

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While Lacazette has been doing well for Arsenal this season after a difficult campaign the previous year, it remains to be seen whether the Gunners will stick or twist in the summer.

The upcoming transfer window will be the last opportunity Arsenal have to recoup a decent sum for their player, should they choose to move him on.