Juventus have reportedly begun talks with Arsenal and Alexandre Lacazette's representatives over a summer move for the striker.
French outlet Le10Sport claim Serie A champions Juventus have been in contact with the Gunners and the 29-year-old's representatives for several days and insist initial negotiations have taken place.
The report adds that Juventus are aware that Arsenal may not easily free up the French forward to join them given that he has a contract at the north London side until 2022, but are hopeful a new challenge would tempt him in moving to Italy.
LaLiga outfit Atletico Madrid have also been heavily linked with a move for Lacazette in recent months.
But Italian outfit Juventus are expected to shake up their squad once the transfer window opens, despite being on the brink of wrapping up yet another Serie A title.
An ageing forward line including Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonzalo Higuain will need strengthening to support the continued excellence of Paulo Dybala, and Lacazette has been identified as a suitable candidate.
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Asked whether Lacazette is player he doesn't want to lose, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta responded: ‘’Why would I want to lose a player like him?! I am really happy with him.'’
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