Arsenal Transfer Rumors: Top 5 Elite Strikers Open For Summer Move

3. Alexandre Lacazette

Lacazette is a fun rumor to follow. He has finally admitted that it is time to leave Ligue 1 and as such, Arsenal got roped into the same conversation that they never left.

The Frenchman has been tied to the Gunners since his breakout 2014/15 campaign. But in typical Lyon fashion, club president Jean-Michel Aulas used his skills as a used car salesman to drive the price up and drive all suitors away.

And it looked to be a bullet dodged when Lacazette got off to a slow follow-up campaign. Naturally though, when questions are asked, answers are had and he finished incredibly strong.

This year, he has 18 goals in 1400 minutes. So yeah, it’s probably time to go. He’s outgrown Ligue 1 and needs a challenge because clearly they can’t stop him anymore.

So why not Arsenal? He will be turning 26 this summer, right in to the “prime” of his career. His speed would be something that Arsenal can absolutely use at the front of the formation. Especially if they switch to a 4-4-2 (seriously, can they please?).

Lacazette and Welbeck up front? Tasty.

Anyway, even more tasty is No. 2.