Arsenal step up chase of Man United target, but Monaco want £80m
Lemar is also liked by Manchester United, PSG and rivals Man City.
The Mirror report today that, having landed the £52 million Alexandre Lacazette, the Gunners are also to try for Lemar, who played a starring role this season as Monaco won the French title, as well as reached the Champions League Final Four.
However Monaco claim they want a sensational £80m for their man, who netted fourteen goals and provided as many assists in all competitions last season.
Already a French international, Lemar came to the fore, explaining why Arsenal prefer him to Riyad Mahrez, their second option.
The Gunners have been given a kitty in excess of £100m, but have given up on signing fellow Monaco sensation Kylian M’Bappe.
Arsenal have already had offers of £35m and £28m rejected for their winger.
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