According to report by French daily L'equipe, Arsenal's main target Thomas Lemar is now the subject of interest from Spanish giants Barcelona.
The 22 year old has been the subject of three bids from Arsenal that was rejected by Monaco. The last of which was in the region of 45m pounds.
The French Champions are reported to be holding out for a much larger fee for the France international who was part of the Monaco team that opened their defence of the ligue 1 title with a 3-2 win over Toulouse on Friday night.
Following the world record transfer of Neymar from Barcelona to PSG, the Catalans are looking at possible replacements for the departed Brazilian international. And Thomas Lemar's name is now being mentioned as a possible replacement.
With Barcelona having 200m pounds from the Neymar deal to spend, meeting the valuation of Monaco would not be much of an issue for them.
Arsenal were in pole position to secure the services of Lemar, after having several bids turned down by Monaco, with Barcelona now in the frame for the 22 year old, it would be difficult for Arsene Wenger to secure his principal target of this window, particularly if the Catalans are willing to meet the valuation of Monaco.
So far, it remains a developing story, but with Monaco holding out for much higher fee for their midfielder, they wouldn't be adverse to selling to the highest bidder.
The 22 year old has been the subject of three bids from Arsenal that was rejected by Monaco. The last of which was in the region of 45m pounds.
The French Champions are reported to be holding out for a much larger fee for the France international who was part of the Monaco team that opened their defence of the ligue 1 title with a 3-2 win over Toulouse on Friday night.
Following the world record transfer of Neymar from Barcelona to PSG, the Catalans are looking at possible replacements for the departed Brazilian international. And Thomas Lemar's name is now being mentioned as a possible replacement.
With Barcelona having 200m pounds from the Neymar deal to spend, meeting the valuation of Monaco would not be much of an issue for them.
Arsenal were in pole position to secure the services of Lemar, after having several bids turned down by Monaco, with Barcelona now in the frame for the 22 year old, it would be difficult for Arsene Wenger to secure his principal target of this window, particularly if the Catalans are willing to meet the valuation of Monaco.
So far, it remains a developing story, but with Monaco holding out for much higher fee for their midfielder, they wouldn't be adverse to selling to the highest bidder.
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