Arsenal icon Alan Smith has claimed that Alexandre Lacazette has lost his pace in recent times.
The Gunners allowed fellow-frontman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to leave the club during the January transfer window, meaning Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah are the only recognised centre-forwards at the club. To make matters more complicated, both forwards are into the final four months of their respective contracts at the Emirates Stadium, something that could result in technical director Edu opting to sign two strikers this summer, according to Smith.
Speaking to Stadium Astro, he said: “The players that can get 15-20 goals these days cost about £80 million. Are Arsenal going to be able to get those players when Champions League teams will be after them as well?
