Atletico Madrid interested in signing Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette in summer transfer

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Atletico Madrid have joined Barcelona in the race to sign Alexandre Lacazette this summer, according to reports.

Barcelona were linked to Lacazette as a potential alternative to Antoine Griezmann, but now Atletico are considering the Arsenal striker as their replacement for their wantaway talisman.

Griezmann announced this week he would be leaving Atletico at the end of the season, with Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain installed as favourites to land the Frenchman.

Le 10 Sport claim Atletico have made initial contact to gather information on Lacazette and a potential deal.

While no formal talks with Arsenal have been opened, the Gunners will be concerned about another side registering an interest in their frontman.

Lacazette is a crucial player in Arsenal’s squad, having struck up an excellent partnership with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

The 27-year-old scored 13 times in the Premier League this season, as well as chipping in with eight assists.

Lacazette has also struck five times in the Europa League, as Arsenal prepare for the final in Baku against Chelsea at the end of the month.

While Atletico weigh up whether to move for Lacazette, the La Liga side are also interested in Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani.

Lacazette responded to Barcelona’s interest in him last weekend, admitting he was ‘flattered’ to be linked with the Catalan giants.

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