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Jake Polden

Alexandre Lacazette's next move amid Barcelona transfer interest after final defeat

Alexandre Lacazette is ready to assess his future after Arsenal's Europa League final defeat by Chelsea.

The France international has been linked with a move to Barcelona in recent weeks, as the Catalan giants look to bolster their attack ahead of the new season.

Ahead of the Europa League final in Baku, Lacazette said his only focus was winning the trophy, which would see Arsenal qualify for the Champions League.

But following defeat he is set to re-evaluate his options.

Before the match Lacazette told the Evening Standard: "For me, I just think about the final, then after we will see with the club. If the club is really happy with me and I'm happy, I will stay.

Alexandre Lacazette is ready to assess his future (Getty Images)

"In France, they say 27, 28 is one of the best ages in your career.

"I wish it is not the last [good season] at Arsenal and I hope I will be better and better in the next years."

Atletico Madrid, who are set to lose Antoine Griezmann this summer, are also interested in signing Lacazette.

The La Liga club have even reportedly made contact with the Gunners over a potential sale.

Arsenal favourite Martin Keown spoke about the problems in north London following Wednesday night's defeat and revealed his fear that Lacazette could leave.

Arsenal were beaten in the Europa League final defeat by Chelsea (PA)

He said on BT Sport: "You mention about keeping the players. [Pierre-Emerick] Aubameyang and Lacazette, it won't be easy to hold onto those players. It severely dents the budget. Maybe £40million worse off.

"He's [Unai Emery] put a lot of work into this, tried to wring out intensity. The judgement of players, the type of player that's been bought has been more technical, and the, toughness, steeliness doesn't seem to be there."

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