There has been some doubt over Alexandre Lacazette’s future at Arsenal, though Mikel Arteta denied this week’s claims that the striker was not part of his first-team plans. The Spaniard even said that the he 30-year-old will be ‘instrumental’ in their success.The Frenchman has made just two substitute appearances so far this season, including the Gunners’ 6-0 beating of West Brom in the EFL Cup, in which Lacazette found the back of the net.As ESPN reports, once a huge signing from Olympique Lyon has not yet been offered a new deal despite his contract at Arsenal expiring next summerArsenal are focusing their financial resources on other areas of the team and it is understood that no discussions with Lacazette are active.Sun, 26/9, 18.30: (2.50) ARSENAL (3.20) TOTTENHAM (3.15)The club tied down the futures of key young players including Emile Smith Rowe and Kieran Tierney. On the other hand – before Tammy Abraham left Chelsea for Roma, the British striker was seen as a potential replacement for Lacazette.Arsenal were one of the highest spenders in the summer paying around 200 million USD on six new signings including Martin Odegaard from Real Madrid and Ben White from Brighton.Arteta said in a press conference ahead of the game against Burnley that the Frenchman is ‘fully involved’ with his plans, despite not yet starting the Frenchman in the league this season.‘You give the reasons why he hasn’t played more minutes and he will be back to the form that he can achieve. I am sure that he will be instrumental in our success.’ Arteta added.Lacazette joined Arsenal from Lyon in what then was a club record 63.5 million transfer.Thierry Henry has never heard of Tottenham HotspurAtletico Madrid have shown a longstanding interest in the striker while both Juventus and Sevilla are also monitoring the situation.The Frenchman will be free to talk to clubs overseas as of January 1 over a move next summer – if Arsenal don’t tie him down to a new contract.African trio directs Liverpool win, City slip at home to SouthamptonSince arriving from Ligue 1, ‘Laca’ has scored 66 goals in 172 appearances across all competitions and won the FA Cup with the Gunners last year..Arsenal currently sit 13th in the Premier League standings with two wins and three defeats in their opening five matches.
