Arsenal confirmed the exit of Alexandre Lacazette on Friday after five years at the club.
The striker’s contract expired this summer and he has now become a free agent.
His departure leaves Eddie Nketiah and Folarin Balogun as the Gunners’ only recognised strikers, with Mikel Arteta desperate to add to his attacking ranks ahead of next season.
Arsenal have been linked with the likes of Serge Gnabry, Gabriel Jesus and Dominic Calvert-Lewin in their search for a new number nine.
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His departure leaves Eddie Nketiah and Folarin Balogun as the Gunners’ only recognised strikers, with Mikel Arteta desperate to add to his attacking ranks ahead of next season.
5. Aston Villa had bid rejected for Napoli defender
Aston Villa were reportedly turned down in a bid to sign Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly prior to signing Diego Carlos. The Senegal international had also been linked with Barcelona, Tottenham and Newcastle. (Birmingham Live)
6. Gunners make Belgium star a priority
Arsenal have reportedly made signing Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans a main priority this summer. The 25-year-old is said to have rejected a new deal at the King Power Stadium, with his current contract set to expire next summer. (Fabrizio Romano)
7. West Brom keen on Leicester academy product
West Brom are thought to be interested in signing Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury on loan this summer. The 24-year-old made just six appearances in the Premier League last season. (Alan Nixon)
8. Liverpool attacker could be included in Raphinha deal
Liverpool have reportedly joined the race to sign Leeds United's Raphinha this summer and are willing to use Takumi Minamino in the deal. The Japan international has seven goals in all competitions this season. (Sports Mole)