Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette said he was flattered by rumoured interest from Barcelona as he added to mounting speculation a transfer away from Emirates Stadium could be in the offing.
Reports in Spain suggest Barcelona see the 27-year-old as an ideal alternative should their attempts to sign Antoine Griezmann continue to prove fruitless, and Lacazette indicated he would be open to a move to Camp Nou.
When asked about the Catalan club s apparent interest by French broadcaster Telefoot, he said: It s flattering.
Lacazette joined Arsenal from Lyon in July 2017 for a reported fee of £52.7million.
His Premier League goal tally stood at 13 in 35 appearances ahead of Arsenal s final-day clash with Burnley his lowest domestic return in a single season…