Should Arsenal just pay up?
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Arsenal's need for a defender may be more pressing, but there is no denying they are short up front, and have lacked a top class finisher for several seasons.
The name most consistently linked over the past few weeks is Alexandre Lacazette, with the striker admitting to SkySports there are some offers he cannot refuse.
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Lyon are though a difficult club to negotiate with and do not want to let the striker go for anything less than a high price, in excess of £40 million.
He scored a hat-trick to fire Lyon to a 3-0 away win over Nancy at the weekend, which will only result in their valuation of him increasing.
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This is one reason Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger may regret not splashing out already, as the French side can take advantage of their desperation in transfer negotiations.
The Gunners lost 4-3 to Liverpool at the weekend, increasing supporter unrest and dissatisfaction with the direction of the team under Arsene Wenger.
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Hearing Lacazette had bagged a hat-trick across the channel only rubbed salt in the wound, and has intensified the desire of fans to see him wearing an Arsenal shirt.
Here is a look at how Arsenal fans reacted on Twitter...
As an Arsenal fan I'm just irritated. I mean while we're having our asses handed to us @ home, Lacazette is scoring a hattrick in game 1
— Olamire (@Lamire_) August 15, 2016
We lose, let in 4 because we haven't signed a defender and lacazette scored a hattrick!
— Ricky Buckland (@RickyB_AFC) August 14, 2016
Good work Wenger!
Lacazette scored a hattrick today while we're relying on a winger to fill a gap upfront
— Fábio (@ldnfabs) August 14, 2016
Can't blame Sanchez if he does leave, Wenger's lost all ambition,why should he stay? FYI Lacazette hattrick yesterday #justsayin #wengerout
— Paul Watchorn (@TinyTapo) August 15, 2016
Wait, Lacazette scored a hat trick?
— Lienstein (@YesAbdallaah) August 15, 2016
If we don't sign Mustafi and Lacazette I'm gonna go mad. I will officially want Wenger out and I've never said that before
— Subhaan Ejaz (@TheyCallMeSubs) August 15, 2016
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