ARSENAL star Alexandre Lacazette is wanted by Newcastle, according to reports.
The Gunners striker has just eight months left on his deal and will be available on a free next summer.
The Toon have a large transfer budget to spend following their £300m Saudi takeover last week.
And Lacazette is high on their radar as they look to get the St James’ Park revolution underway, according to Fichajes.
The mega-rich Premier League side are looking to snatch the French forward on a free, or a cheap deal in January.
It is understood the Magpies have a ten-man initial shortlist of stars they are looking to bring in.
This includes Lacazette, who has become a bit-part player under Mikel Arteta at the Emirates.
The 30-year-old is believed to want to leave in search of regular first-team action, and heading north could be on the agenda.
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Meanwhile, Steve Bruce expects to be sacked by Newcastle today and will clear out his desk.
The Toon boss has never seen eye-to-eye with the St James’ faithful, who constantly demanded he be axed.
The 60-year-old is set to get a £8m pay-out – and leaves the Toon down in 19th position in the Premier League.
