Arsenal could be about to invest around £80million in three talented midfielders if the recent press reports are to be believed. The Gunners say they will not sell Alexis Sanchez, and the club appear to be focussing on adding quality rather than spending time worrying about who they may sell. In this article we take a closer look at the three players reportedly on their way to The Emirates…
1 – Thomas Lemar
Arsene Wenger has already had two bids turned down for 21-year-old Lemar as he attempts to be sensible with his spending following the £52m capture of Alex Lacazette. It’s widely reported that Monaco slapped a £80m price tag on Lemar in an attempt to ward off the Gunners, but it seems the persistence of Wenger has paid off.
Lemar would add versatility, goals and creativity to this Arsenal midfield. He managed 14 goals and 12 assists for Monaco last season, a very impressive amount for someone so young.
The Telegraph and Fresh Arsenal understand a third and perhaps final bid has been made. Arsenal are quietly confident this third bid will be accepted, though the hysteria around Kylian Mbappe’s possible move to Real Madrid may complicate and slow things with Lemar further.