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Arsenal open to Juventus swap talks for Lacazette

Arsenal are open to a swap deal with Juventus for Alexandre Lacazette.

The Sun says Arsenal could eye a transfer swap with Juventus involving Lacazette and Federico Bernardeschi.

The Italian champions are searching for a forward under manager Andrea Pirlo, who released veteran striker Gonzalo Higuain.

Wolves' Raul Jimenez – who hit 27 goals last season – remain Juve's No1 target.

But according to Nicolo Schira, Arsenal striker Lacazaette has emerged as an alternative

And with the Serie A kings looking to reduce their wage bill, they may try to include attacker Bernardeschi in any deal with the Gunners.

Bernardeschi has been linked with Manchester United and despite playing 38 times last term the Italian's career in Turin remains uncertain.

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