Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette would be an 'amazing signing' for Newcastle United, according to pundit Kevin Phillips.
The French international recently revealed he is currently unhappy with his bit-part role in north London, having started just three times so far this season.
Lacazette's opening to the campaign was disrupted by a positive Covid-19 diagnosis, and an injury-time equaliser against Crystal Palace last Monday earned the 30-year-old a start in the Gunner's latest victory over Aston Villa.
However, the striker's contract at the Emirates Stadium expires in the summer, and the Magpies are one of a host of clubs linked with a move for the former Lyon forward.
Former Sunderland striker Phillips believes Lacazette has not received the 'credit he deserves' during his four-year stay so far at Arsenal, and believes Newcastle would 'reap the rewards' of luring the attacker to St James' Park.
He told Football Insider: “I have always been a big fan of Lacazette. I think he’s a great player. He would be an amazing signing for Newcastle.
“He needs to play week in, week out. I get the impression he feels he is not loved at Arsenal. Perhaps he feels he does not get the credit he deserves.
“In my opinion, he is a class player. If you played him week in, week out, you would reap the rewards. If I was a Newcastle fan and Lacazette came in, I’d be very excited. I know he is blessed with a lot of talent. He’d be a great signing in January.”
