Arsenal readying new deal for striker to end Barca interest

Arsenal are planning to open talks over a new long-term deal for Alexandre Lacazette after learning Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing the French striker, according to reports.

The Catalan club are believed to be keen on acquiring the 27-year-old as a long-term replacement for Luis Suarez.

Lacazette joined the Gunners from Lyon in 2017 for around £47million and has since formed a solid partnership with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang under Unai Emery.

The Frenchman’s form has apparently not gone unnoticed by Barcelona and now the Arsenal hierarchy want to sit down with the striker and his representatives at the end of the season to disc...