Arsenal ready to replace outgoing striker with Man United’s summer target – The twelfth Man Times

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According to Craig Burley, Arsenal should look for Wolves striker, as a replacement for Alexandre Lacazette.

Raul Jimenez has impressed during his spell at Wolverhampton Wanders scoring 13 goals in both seasons.

The Mexico international was also a target for, Manchester United in January transfer window.

Burley believes Arsenal should make their interest in the striker, due to concerns over Lacazettes future.

Former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley added:

He has experience but still at a good age, run the channels, Physical in air and works hard

Craig Burley feels alongside, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, He will be a big presence through the middle.

Lacazette lost his place in the side to Eddie Nketiah insisted that he will not push for an exit at the end of the season.

The Gunners have been tipped to make a move for Raul Jimenez. Arsenal can use him in the middle if they end up selling Lacazette.

Earlier this season, There were rumors about Jimenez transfer to Manchester United.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been itch to spend big on Raul Jimenez to bring him this summer at Emirates.

The Wolves striker has scored 13 goals in 28 premier league matches and nine goals in 12 Europa League matches.

Before, the January transfer window, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was keen on signing the striker.

With Marcus Rashford injured United thought Raul Jimenez will be an answer for their striker problems.

Manchester United end up signing Odion Ighalo on loan from Shanghai Greenland Shenhua.

Mikel Arteta is expected to make some changes to his squad, in the summer and potentially sell either Lacazette or Aubameyang, if they dont secure European football next season.

However, Both Manchester United and Arsenal can qualify for the Champions League football next season.

United are 5th in the Premier League table, and Arsenal are sitting on 10th, but just 5 points behind United.

The top four race is quite interesting, as teams can qualify including Wolves itself.

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