5 Players who could replace Alexandre Lacazette at Arsenal

#3 Abdallah Sima | Slavia Prague

Leicester City v Slavia Praha - UEFA Europa League Round Of 32 Leg Two

Slavia Prague attacker Abdallah Sima emerged as a target for the Gunners a few months ago as a long-term plan for their front line. Sima broke onto the scene with a host of superb displays for Slavia Prague domestically and on the European front in the UEL. This season, the 19-year-old has scored 19 goals across all competitions in 35 outings, including the winner against Leicester City.

The recently-capped Senegalese international has also been tracked by Manchester United, as per a report from MEN. They claim sources close to the player suggest Sima could eventually move into the centre-forward role in future campaigns, which could benefit the Gunners greatly.

💫 Abdallah Sima. Remember the name! #UEL #ogcsla pic.twitter.com/K6gLZSH96X

— SK Slavia Prague EN (@slavia_eng) November 26, 2020

Sima is the youngest player on this list and could add a great sense of versatility to Arsenal's front line should they manage to sign him. He is contracted to Slavia Prague until the summer of 2024.

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#2 Andre Silva | Eintracht Frankfurt

Borussia Dortmund v Eintracht Frankfurt - Bundesliga

After a couple of disappointing campaigns following his big-money move to AC Milan, Andre Silva has kickstarted his career in the Bundesliga and is currently one of the most in-form strikers in the world. The Eintracht Frankfurt star has been in spectacular form this season, having smashed 25 league goals in 29 appearances along with four assists.

Arsenal have been linked with Silva's signature, but they could face competition for him from the likes of Real Madrid and Manchester United. While the Portuguese forward is not of a similar profile to Lacazette, he could provide them with a cutting edge in the final third with more scoring prowess in and around the 18-yard-box.

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— André Silva (@andrevsilva19) February 22, 2021

This could complement their other forwards, such as Nicolas Pepe and Bukayo Saka, very well, getting on the end of chances created for the focal point of their attack. Silva is expected to cost around €40m, and Arsenal could be getting themselves an excellent centre-forward should they opt to sign him.

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#1 Odsonne Edouard | Celtic

St. Johnstone v Celtic - Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership

Considering factors such as age, availability, price, and profile, Odsonne Edouard could arguably be the most ideal striker for Arsenal to pursue should Lacazette depart from the Emirates. The French striker initially moved to Celtic Park on a loan deal from Paris Saint-Germain and he's evolved into one of the most in-demand strikers in Europe since then.

Edouard topped the Scottish league's scoring charts last campaign with 22 goals in 27 games and is a multi-faceted player capable of leading an attack by himself. He can make runs in behind or play with his back to goal, giving Arsenal a lot of options.

17 - After his strike against Iceland yesterday, Odsonne Édouard has now scored 17 goals with French U21 team, at least two more than any other player in their history, in only 13 caps. Unstoppable. #U21EURO@CelticFC pic.twitter.com/s1XwY6PsoY

— OptaJean (@OptaJean) April 1, 2021

With Edouard's contract expiring in 2022, he's garnered interest from clubs, including the Gunners and Liverpool. At just 23 years of age, Edouard could be a player who Arsenal can build their attack around for the future and could be an ideal replacement for Lacazette in the long run.

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