In a further blow to Arsenal's transfer aspirations, Monaco's Vice
president, Vadim Vasilyev has stated that Arsenal main target Thomas
Lemar would be staying at the club this season.
He further added that Mbappe would also remain at the club.
The former was the subject of two bids from Arsenal that was turned
down by Monaco.
Speaking to the French media,
"Fabinho and Lemar are essential players, they will stay with us." he said
He rejected claims that an agreement has been reached for the sale of
Mbappe, saying instead that the club are in the process of negotiating
a new contract with the teenager.
"I assure you that there is no agreement with any club."
"We are in the process of discussing a contract extension. I hope we
reach an agreement."
This latest remarks from the Monaco hierachy put a further dent on
Arsenal's attempt to sign Thomas Lemar after seeing two bids rejected
for him.
Having sold Bernardo Silva and Benjamin Mendy to Manchester City for a
combined fee of £95m and Bakayoko to Chelsea for £40m and being cash
rich, it seems the club aren't keen to sell more of their players this
summer.
For what's it worth, it looks like Arsenal would have to cast their
search light else where to strengthen their squad ahead of the new
season, as the door seem closed to the possibility of doing a deal
with the French champions.
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