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Any talks about a contract extension for Alexander Lacazette at Arsenal have been put on hold until the end poof the season.
The 30-year old French striker is into the last few months of his current deal at the Emirates, and there have been reports linking him with summer moves to Lyon and long-term admirers Atlético Madrid.
The Ginners are virtually certain to try and sign a proven goalscorer in the summer – Lacazette has only managed three in the league this season – but he is still greatly admired by Mikel Arteta for his work rate and commitment. He also has a big influence in the dressing room, especially among the younger players, having stepped up a s captain following the departure of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
That has led to a growing feeling that he could be worth offering a contract extension because of the experience that he offers what is still a young team.
Andy is an exiled English football fan living in Cyprus. He loves all sports but football is his abiding passion, and he still has dreams every now and then about scoring the winning goal in a Wembley Cup Final, even though his playing days are long gone. He follows most major leagues, across Europe at least, and has a favoured team in each. When he’s not watching, listening, reading or downloading podcasts about football, he spend his time worrying about his beloved Arsenal.