out on if Thomas Lemar stays at Monaco?
Reports this week had suggested Arsenal were closing in on AS Monaco starlet Thomas Lemar as their club record signing.
A deal worth around £30 million was said to have been offered by the Gunners as they looked to complete the deal by the end of the window.
Arsenal had lodged a bid for Lemar earlier in the summer, but the bid was rejected and the player’s stance at the club was labelled “non-negotiable” by Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev.
Whilst …
Is Olivier Giroud to West Ham the perfect move for all parties?
This summer marks five years since Arsenal lost their captain, Robin Van Persie, to title rivals Manchester United for a measly 24 million pounds.
The deal was in the pipeline for some time, leading Arsene Wenger to seek attacking alternatives.
A month earlier he had turned to Montpellier’s top goal scorer during their first ever Ligue 1 winning campaign, Frenchman Olivier Giroud.
“He has a very good physical presence and is exceptional in the air, with a great work ethic,” …