A number of Premier League clubs have been linked with Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Lemar but Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are reportedly leading the race.
Arsenal have emerged as the most likely destination for Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Lemar, according to Marca, with Mikel Arteta’s side expected to beat Tottenham and Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Frenchman’s signature.
What is it with big name attackers flopping under Diego Simeone? The Argentine’s relentless intensity isn’t for everyone and, like Jackson Martinez, Raul Jimenez, Alessio Cerci, Lemar has endured the worst spell of his career with Los Colchoneros.
In 46 La Liga matches, the former Monaco star has produced just six goals and assists with Simeone himself admitting that Lemar had not lived up to expectations since his £60 million move.
Now, super-agent Jorge Mendes is desperate to take his client out of the firing line and it seems that all roads lead to the Premier League – specifically, Arsenal.
According to Marca, the Emirates is the ‘likely destination’ with The Gunners finally set to get their mitts on a World Cup winner almost three years after that infamous £92 million bid (Sky).
FootMercato claimed that Arsenal’s North London neighbours Tottenham were also interested in Lemar though a move to Wolves never seemed likely due to the winger’s eye-watering price-tag (WolvesBite).
Their loss, however, looks set to be Arsenal’s gain.
And if Arteta can help Lemar rediscover the golden touch which inspired Monaco to the 2017 Ligue 1 title, Arsenal will finally have a player capable of stepping into Mesut Ozil’s shoes.
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