Tag: AS Monaco

Arsenal scout Benfica’s Félix along with other top European clubs

Arsenal, Manchester City and AS Monaco sent scouts to watch 18-year-old João Félix with Benfica B, according to reports in Portugal.
Reiss Nelson (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Real Madrid and Monaco lead queue of clubs following Nelson

Real Madrid and AS Monaco are the 'leading contenders' to sign Arsenal youngster Reiss Nelson, according to reports, but there's still a good chance the 18-year-old will stay put.

What happened to Arsenal’s interest in Thomas Lemar?

It's pretty easy for fans and pundits to just forget about Arsenal's pursuit of Thomas Lemar over the summer because they ended up signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan, but is there more to Arsenal's seemingly ending their interest in the 22-year-old?
Yaya Sanogo with Toulouse

Sanogo saves Toulouse a point with lovely goal against Monaco – with video

Yaya Sanogo managed to save Toulouse a point on Saturday after scoring an 87th-minute goal against Monaco.

Lemar rejects Monaco contract extension so he can move to England

Thomas Lemar rejected another contract extension offer from AS Monaco last week, as he hopes to make a move to England in the summer, according to reports in France.

Chelsea one of top-5 favourites to sign Lacazette

Chelsea are one of the top five teams most likely to sign Alexandre Lacazette next, according to bookmakers. Ligue 1 Monaco are the surprise favourites.

From France: Thomas Lemar refuses to sign new Monaco deal

Thomas Lemar has turned down a contract extension at Monaco to help facilitate a move away from the club in the summer, according to L'Equipe.

5 years in the making: Could Wenger finally sign Martial?

After being interested in Anthony Martial since his days at Lyon, could Arsene Wenger finally be about to sign the forward?

Lemar is available says Jardim with madness caveat

Leonardo Jardim says he would keep Thomas Lemar for a decade, but admitted that there are some offers Monaco can't refuse.

Sky Sports reporter explains why Lemar turned Arsenal down

Sky Sports reporters Aidan Magee and Dharmesh Sheth have 'revealed' what most of us already knew regarding Thomas Lemar's failed move to Arsenal on deadline day.

Jardim refuses to rule out Lemar leaving as Monaco lower asking price

Monaco manager Leonardo Jardim has hinted that Thomas Lemar could leave in January. The French club have also reportedly lowered his asking price.

‘We’re not used to selling in January but things could happen’ – Boost for...

Arsenal have been boosted by the news that Monaco could sell Thomas Lemar this month, with coach Leonardo Jardim refusing to rule out a move.

He’s lying: ‘Human lie detector’ assesses Wenger’s recent answers about Lemar and Luiz

Every football fan seems to have become a body language expert since Mesut Ozil signed for Arsenal but the Express have actually contacted a real one - and they reckon Arsene Wenger has been telling porkies.

L’Equipe: Arsenal could return for Lemar in January if Alexis leaves

Arsenal will go back in for Thomas Lemar should they lose Alexis Sanchez in January, but could face competition from Liverpool, according to reports.

Chelsea interested in Lemar as Hazard fallback posing problems for Arsenal

Chelsea could try to strengthen their attack with Monaco's Thomas Lemar, according to reports.

After €90m+€100m bids by Liverpool and Arsenal, player ready to make ‘big jump’

Arsenal and Liverpool are still interested in Monaco midfielder Thomas Lemar and the player is 'ready to make the big jump to England'.

Weah: I would never have made it without Wenger

George Weah says Arsène Wenger is like a father to him, and admitted he needed the Arsenal manager's help to have any success in Europe.

Monaco vice president delivers Arsenal blow

Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev insists that the Ligue 1 club aren't looking to sell Thomas Lemar in January, which is mildly annoying but predictable.

Bad news for Arsenal with Lemar favouring Liverpool move

Despite Arsenal coming close to signing Monaco winger, Thomas Lemar, in August, the 22-year-old reportedly favours a move to Liverpool.

Bad news for Arsenal with Chelsea confident of signing Lemar

Chelsea believe they're the favourites to sign Monaco's Thomas Lemar, ruling Arsenal out of the equation.

Bad news for Arsenal fans expecting Arsene Wenger to splash out in January

If you were hoping that Arsene Wenger would make some of the January additions the media are reporting then you may have to prepare to be disappointed.

Chelsea plan to hijack Arsenal’s move for Lemar in January

Chelsea are considering hijacking Arsenal and Liverpool's attempts to sign Thomas Lemar in January.

Arsenal preparing new bid for Lemar

Arsenal are reportedly going to return to Monaco for Thomas Lemar in January but aren't willing to fork out the £92m they tabled during the summer.

Arsenal told to sign Fekir and Lemar

Arsenal fans are pretty chuffed with the recent rumours claiming that the Gunners could be signing Nabil Fekir and Thomas Lemar in order to replace Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez.

Why Arsenal could convince Martial to make the switch to the Emirates

Last month, a report emerged claiming that Arsene Wenger wanted to move for Manchester United's Anthony Martial and most laughed, but could the Frenchman actually convince the forward to come to north London?

Arsenal could face competition from Barcelona for Thomas Lemar

Arsenal could face competition from Barcelona for Thomas Lemar, according to reports. 

Arsenal still scouting Thomas Lemar

Arsenal sent scouts to watch Thomas Lemar play against Bordeaux on Saturday, according to reports.

Will Thomas Lemar finally sign for Arsenal in January? The story so far

Following Vadim Vasilyev's revelation that Thomas Lemar has a 'fair chance' of leaving Monaco next summer, we take a look back at the story so far.

Vasilyev: Arsenal were really close to finalising Lemar deal

Vadim Vasilyev, Monaco's vice-president, claims that Arsenal were 'really close' to finalising their deal for Thomas Lemar over the summer and there's a 'fair chance' the 21-year-old could leave next year.

Report: Arsenal line up Anthony Martial as potential Alexis Sanchez replacement

Arsenal are reportedly lining up Manchester United forward, Anthony Martial, as a potential replacement for Alexis Sanchez.

Tielemans: I didn’t consider move to Arsenal as they already have top players

Monaco summer signing Youri Tielemans says he didn't give any thought to joining Arsenal because the Gunners already have so many top class players.

Tielmans turned down Arsenal for Monaco

Former Anderlecht midfielder, Youri Tielemans, has revealed that he turned down the chance to sign for Arsenal in favour of Monaco this summer.

Arsenal reportedly want Cuadrado in January after giving up on Lemar

Arsenal want Juventus winger Juan Cuadrado after giving up on Monaco's Thomas Lemar, according to reports.

Monaco vice president reveals why Lemar wasn’t sold to Arsenal

Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev says that the club convinced Thomas Lemar to snub Arsenal and stay in France because they didn't need the money.
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Arsenal set for £30m budget boost in 2018

Arsenal's transfer budget could be boosted by as much as £30m in 2018, according to reports.

Arsenal could use Alexis Sanchez in deal for Lemar

Arsenal will reportedly offer Alexis Sanchez to Monaco in January as part of their move to Thomas Lemar.
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Arsenal make Europe top 10 for transfer profit in summer window

Arsenal make the top ten of clubs in Europe in terms of transfer profit for the summer window, according to a report by CIES Football Observatory.

Fee, wages and more: Arsenal’s January Lemar deal ‘leaked’

Arsenal have reportedly agreed a deal in principle for Monaco's Thomas Lemar, which could see the 21-year-old become the Gunners' highest earner.

David Ornstein confirms Wenger comments on Lemar transfer

David Ornstein has confirmed Arsene Wenger's recent comments regarding Arsenal's move for Monaco winger, Thomas Lemar.
France's forward Kylian Mbappe gives the thumbs-up as he arrives at the French national football team training base in Clairefontaine on August 28, 2017. (FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images)

Mbappe reveals why he turned down Arsenal

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé says that moving to England and Arsenal was never an option that he seriously considered this summer.