Liverpool are reportedly closing in on Monaco’s Thomas Lemar.
According to a report from French news outlet Le10 Sport, Liverpool are close to reaching an agreement in principle with Monaco for star man Thomas Lemar.
The Reds saw Philippe Coutinho leave the club for Barcelona in January, and whilst Naby Keita will arrive from RB Leipzig this summer, manager Jurgen Klopp is pursuing more creativity.
Liverpool have been heavily linked with Monaco star Lemar in recent transfer windows, and it seems that Klopp may be closing in on his man for this summer.
It’s claimed that Liverpool have been in talks with Monaco over a deal, and may now be nearing an agreement in principle for a summer deal, which could be a new club record for the Reds.
Mixed messages over Lemar interest
Liverpool stayed away from making a new attacking signing to replace Coutinho in January, and recent reports suggested that their interest in Lemar was fading.
The Liverpool Echo claimed only last month that Liverpool were backing away from Lemar and looking elsewhere, bringing an end to their pursuit of the French international.
However, that merely could have been a negotiation tactic to drive Monaco’s price down, with the French press now believing a deal could be close.
Lemar, 22, has notched three goals and seven assists this season, following on from his 11-goal, 14-assist campaign last term, and should feature for France at the World Cup this summer.
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