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Arsenal transfer news: Arsene Wenger needs to spend big for stars like Alexandre Lacazette but he lacks Champions League lure

ARSENE WENGER has looked busy – after his FA Cup celebrations – with trips to France while linked with wantaway Lyon ace Alexandre Lacazette.

That domestic cup looks pretty in the trophy cabinet but the Wembley champagne will have worn off by now and the Europa League hangover will kick-in very soon.

Arsenal have made a 'very nice' offer for Alexandre Lacazette, according to Lyon's president
Arsenal have made a ‘very nice’ offer for Alexandre Lacazette, according to Lyon’s president
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The Gunners need to buy better defenders and unsettled players Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud need to be played in their best positions or sold. Here’s how the Sun’s Arsenal reporter sees it:

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WHO THEY NEED: Alexandre  Lacazette (Lyon, £55m), Thomas Lemar (Monaco, £25m), Pablo Fornals (Malaga, £20m).

Thomas Lemar has been a key part of Monaco's successful team that won Ligue 1 last season
Thomas Lemar has been a key part of Monaco’s successful team that won Ligue 1 last season
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Sead Kolasinac has officially signed for Arsenal on a free transfer
Sead Kolasinac has officially signed for Arsenal on a free transfer on Tuesday
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WHO THEY WANT RID OF: Lucas Perez (£13m), Kieran Gibbs (£15m), Carl Jenkinson (£5m), David Ospina (£5m), Joel Campbell (£4m), Mathieu Debuchy (£4m).

SUMMARY: The Gunners have already signed Bosnian full-back Sead Kolasinac as a free agent from Schalke but now need to add a striker and midfield playmaker. 

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