Arsenal Transfer News: Alexandre Lacazette Reportedly Considering Exit

Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette is reportedly considering leaving the Gunners before transfer windows around Europe close on Friday.

The Frenchman only joined Arsenal from Lyon in July 2017 but has become disillusioned after falling out of favour under new manager Unai Emery, according to Le10Sport (h/t the Mirror's Aaron Flanagan).

Lacazette has yet to start a game for Arsenal this season, and European clubs have been in touch with the Gunners to discuss his availability, per the report.

Arsenal signed Lacazette after he caught their eye with his performances in Ligue 1. Squawka Football highlighted how effective the striker was at Lyon:

Lacazette began the season as first choice and went on to score 17 goals in all competitions for the Gunners in his debut campaign with the club.

Arsenal also brought in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund in January. The Gabon international was an instant hit at the Emirates Stadium. He scored 10 goals in 13 appearances as Arsenal finished the season in sixth place.

Emery has gone with Aubameyang as his first-choice striker so far this season. The 29-year-old has started all three of Arsenal's Premier League games but is yet to register a goal or an assist.

Meanwhile, Lacazette came off the bench at half-time of Saturday's win over West Ham United and helped inspire the team to a 3-1 win. The striker's pace and hustle forced an own goal, and he changed the game with his pace and runs into dangerous areas. 

Emery said after the match he may choose to play Lacazette and Aubameyang up front in the future, as shown by Omnisport:

Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright has explained why it would be difficult for the two strikers to play together:

Aubameyang has said he enjoys playing with Lacazette, and he would not mind moving out wide to accommodate his striker partner, per Julien Laurens at ESPN FC.

"We really get on well. There is a spark between us when we are both on the pitch together," he said. "We look for each other, we saw it [Sunday] against City when he came on. I don't mind playing on the left if Laca is in the centre. We both want to do our best for the team."

The transfer window remains open in France, Spain and Germany but is scheduled to close on Friday. While Lacazette may be growing frustrated on the bench, it seems unlikely Arsenal would be willing to allow the striker to leave at this late stage.