According to reporter Rob Dorsett, Arsenal could have to wait until next the summer transfer window to sign Monaco star Thomas Lemar.
Arsenal are looking to bring in a forward to strengthen the team’s attacking options considering the uncertainty around Mesut Ozil and teammate Alexis Sanchez.
The duo could leave the Emirates at the conclusion of the campaign on a free unless the club agree to reduce-price deals in the New Year.
Arsene Wenger made an approach to sign the France international in the summer window and the gunners were said to have tabled a £92million offer for the 22-year-old on summer transfer deadline day.
However, the Frenchman rejected a potential transfer to London despite reports that the promising French talent favours a transfer to Liverpool FC.
The Gunners look ready to be frustrated again in the winter window as French Ligue I Champion Monaco try to dig their heels as regards their wonderkid’s potential sale.
The Sky Sports News reporter revealed the AS Monaco Chief are not willing to lose Thomas Lemar this New Year.
The Gunners finished in the fifth position in the English Premier League log last season to miss out on the UEFA Champions League for the very first time under the tutelage of French tactician Arsene Wenger.
