Arsenal told top 26-year-old striker would be the perfect fit
Mikael Silvestre backs Arsenal's reported pursuit of Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette in the summer transfer window
Alexandre Lacazette would be a great signing for Arsenal this summer, according to former defender Mikael Silvestre.
The France international has been heavily linked with a move to The Emirates this summer as Arsene Wenger sets about bolstering his attacking options ahead of next season.
The latest reports suggest that Arsenal are interested in the striker but are still yet to table an official bid for the 26-year-old forward.
Wenger is likely to be keen to add to his attacking options this summer as he looks to build a team capable of challenging for the Premier League title next season.
Former Arsenal and Manchester United defender Silvestre reckons Lacazette would be a very good fit for the north London side.
Speaking on talkSPORT, Silvestre said: “He is very active, he can play both sides, technically he is very gifted and he has been scoring 25, 30 goals for the last four years in the French league so he is a proven goal-scorer.
“In terms of adaptability to Arsenal’s style, he has all the qualities. He is very intelligent, he can make up the play with (Mesut) Ozil, with (Aaron) Ramsey, with (Danny) Welbeck.
“I think he would be a great addition for Arsenal. And he speaks French!”
Arsenal have been linked with a host of different players this summer but have so far only concluded a deal to sign left-back Sead Kolasinac from Schalke.
The north London side are preparing for a season without Champions League football after they missed out on a top-four finish last term.
