Former Liverpool and Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has likened Arsenal's new signing Alexandre Lacazette to club legend Ian Wright.

The French striker signed for Gunners in a £53m deal from Lyon on Wednesday and Houllier thinks that his compatriot will suit the passing game of the Gunners.

He told talkSPORT: 'He scores more than 25 goals every season. One thing he will bring to Arsenal is goals. His main asset is to score goals.

'He has good technique, is good at using short spaces and is a hard-working player. He can attack, he can defend quickly. I'm not surprised Arsene fancied him.

'He will fit in their game. He will suit their passing game, the way they build up, their approach. He is very good near the box.

'He is a bit like Ian Wright really. You don't seem to see him and then suddenly he moves.'