Arsenal are open to making one last bid for their number one target after reports in France suggested a move could materialise after a summer of waiting.
According to Le 10 Sport, Arsene Wenger will attempt to bring Thomas Lemar to the Emirates Stadium after Monaco’s situation dramatically changed following recent transfer business.
The Ligue 1 champions have held firm on their stance that the 21-year-old is not for sale, but as the transfer window closing date edges closer, they could be convinced if enough money is offered.
The report from the French publication doesn’t state exactly why Monaco’s position has changed, but it appears they have grown frustrated with a personal desire from Lemar to leave.
Many reports throughout the summer have suggested Lemar had a verbal agreement with the Gunners and even visited London Colney at one stage in early July when a move looked likely.
But before Arsenal fans get too positive, this deal could be built on the back-bones of where Kylian Mbappe ends up, with PSG only offering to loan the player this upcoming season and then have the chance to buy him next summer.
That’s an offer that doesn’t work for Leonardo Jardim’s side and instead they’ll keep hold of their prized asset and look to get some extra funds from the sale of Lemar by slapping an extortionate price tag on him.
Fresh Arsenal understands there would be some wiggle room for the deal to go ahead if Wenger submits something in the region of £60m and £70m, which would break the club transfer record for a second time this summer.
Wenger is currently focusing on the outgoings side of things at the moment but admitted he would go back into the market if an “exceptional player” becomes available.
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