Ex-defender claims the biggest task for the Emirates manager is to strengthen his attack starting with the £52m Lyon raider ALEXANDRE ...
Ex-defender claims the biggest task for the Emirates manager is to strengthen his attack starting with the £52m Lyon raider
ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE’S arrival will boost Arsenal’s chances of keeping Alexis Sanchez, according to Gunners legend Nigel Winterburn.
France striker Lacazette is on the verge of a £52million switch from Lyon after completing a medical.
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| Lyon frontman Alexandre Lacazette could be an important signing at Arsenal in more ways than one, says club legend Nigel Winterburn |
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And Emirates boss Arsene Wenger is increasingly confident of persuading Bayern Munich target Sanchez to sign a new contract.
Winterburn, a defender turned pundit, believes strengthening the frontline is the key to reviving Arsenal and possibly to Sanchez staying.
He told Sky Sports News: “I hope the Lacazette deal leaves [Sanchez] at the club. He can play on the left, up front or in the hole.
“Arsenal cannot afford to bring in Lacazette then two weeks later Sanchez leaves.
“I am hoping Wenger can persuade him to stay for another season, see what happens with the team then sign a new contract.”
Winterburn also believes the Gunners need to retain the experience of French hitman Olivier Giroud.
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“Arsenal know they need quality to help them challenge for the title.”
The Gunners missed out on Champions League qualification for the first time since Wenger became manager in 1996.
And the Frenchman is expected to put together his biggest ever summer spending spree.
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| Olivier Giroud has been linked to other clubs, including West Ham, but Nigel Winterburn thinks the experienced Frenchman should stay at the Emirates |
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