Alexandre Lacazette: Pundit issues ‘100 per cent’ verdict on Arsenal contract U-turn after confirmed news
Arsenal would need to table Alexandre Lacazette a three-year contract to keep him at the club beyond this June.
That is the view of former Highbury favourite Kevin Campbell, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about the 30-year-old’s future in north London.
Lacazette was the hero on Thursday night after scoring a stoppage time goal to seal a 2-1 win over Wolves.
As quoted by Football.London (24 February), Mikel Arteta heaped praise on his captain and said “I can only give him support.”
The French forward has played a starring role for the Gunners since Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was stripped of the captaincy in December.
However, his contract expires at the end of the season.
When asked by Football Insider if Arsenal or Lacazette could U-turn on contract talks in light of their recent success, Campbell said:
“Lacazette is going to want a long-term contract. He is getting to that age. I have been there and it is about security.
“Nobody could question his commitment and love for the club. His contract is up at the end of the season and he is putting in 100 per cent every game which is brilliant to see.
“At the end of the day, if Arsenal are going to keep him they would have to give him a long-term contract. 12 months would not be enough. Two years is probably not enough. He likely wants three years.
“If that is the case, Arsenal know what to do. I think the club will refurbish the front line. They need to get younger players in as far as I’m concerned.”
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