Tag: Thomas Lemar

Atletico de Madrid's French midfielder Thomas Lemar poses during an AFP interview in Madrid on April 11, 2022. (Photo by PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / AFP) (Photo by PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal reject offer to buy 26yo Atletico Madrid midfielder

Arsenal reportedly rejected the chance to sign former target, Thomas Lemar, who Atletico Madrid have been trying to sell for a few windows.
MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 19: Thomas Lemar walks to the bench prior to start the Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Valencia CF at Wanda Metropolitano on October 19, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Arsenal linked to deadline day Lemar move as Atletico Madrid authorise loan

Atletico Madrid will allow Thomas Lemar to leave on loan this season, with reports hinting at Arsenal interest in the winger.
MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 01: Thomas Lemar of Atletico Madrid looks on during the Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and SD Eibar SAD at Wanda Metropolitano on September 01, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Simeone & Atletico aren’t planning to let Lemar go yet

Diego Simeone isn't giving up on Thomas Lemar and Atletico Madrid aren't planning to sell him on this summer, according to reports in Spain.
Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 7, 2020.

Spanish media: Arsenal considering Lemar-Lacazette swap

Arsenal are already listening to offers for Alexandre Lacazette this summer, and considering a swap deal with Atletico Madrid for Thomas Lemar.
VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - OCTOBER 29: Thomas Lemar of Club Atletico de Madrid looks on during the Liga match between Deportivo Alaves and Club Atletico de Madrid at Estadio de Mendizorroza on October 29, 2019 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Spanish media continue to try and link Arsenal to Lemar

The Spanish media are trying to push the Thomas Lemar-to-Arsenal story once again, despite the winger's struggles this season.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on January 11, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Who could replace Aubameyang up front?

The January transfer window is always a time of the year when managers try desperately to keep their star men, and that has been the case with Mikel Arteta and his captain Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on October 27, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Atletico want Lemar-Lacazette swap deal if Cavani bid fails

Atletico Madrid plan to offer Arsenal a Thomas Lemar-Alexandre Lacazette swap deal if their move for Edinson Cavani falls through.
MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 01: Thomas Lemar of Atletico Madrid looks on during the Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and SD Eibar SAD at Wanda Metropolitano on September 01, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Arsenal rule themselves out of Thomas Lemar race

Arsenal aren't looking to sign Thomas Lemar, despite Atletico Madrid's attempts to offload the winger to the Premier League, according to reports.
MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 01: Thomas Lemar of Atletico Madrid looks on during the Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and SD Eibar SAD at Wanda Metropolitano on September 01, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Thomas Lemar has offers from Premier League clubs

Thomas Lemar has offers on the table from Premier League clubs and could leave in the current window, according to reports in Italy.
VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - OCTOBER 29: Thomas Lemar of Club Atletico de Madrid looks on during the Liga match between Deportivo Alaves and Club Atletico de Madrid at Estadio de Mendizorroza on October 29, 2019 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Atletico Madrid looking to offload Arsenal-linked Lemar

Atletico Madrid are looking to offload Thomas Lemar to fund their move for a striker in January, with the Spanish media linking Arsenal to a move.
MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 19: Thomas Lemar walks to the bench prior to start the Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Valencia CF at Wanda Metropolitano on October 19, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta considering Thomas Lemar on loan until end of season

Mikel Arteta is reportedly interested in signing Thomas Lemar who was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal before he signed for Atletico Madrid.

Why was Arsene Wenger so desperate to spend €100m on a star player?

Tight. Stingy. Stubborn. Just three of the insults thrown at Arsene Wenger during his time at Arsenal, but his behaviour in the last few transfer windows before he left was more than a little odd, so what was going on?

Thomas Lemar Atletico deal agreed

Thomas Lemar will be playing in Spain next season as AS Monaco and Atletico Madrid confirmed they had reached an ‘agreement in principle’.
Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish headcoach Unai Emery reacts during the French L1 football match between Caen (SMC) and Paris (PSG) on May 19, 2018, at the Michel d'Ornano stadium, in Caen, northwestern France. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

5 potential signings to excite Arsenal fans this summer

As the transfer window opens and the conveyor belt of new signings starts to pick up the pace, let's look at five Arsenal could make to excite fans this summer.

Thomas Lemar ‘flattered’ by Arsenal interest

Thomas Lemar has told L’Equipe he was ‘flattered’ to be the subject of Arsenal and Liverpool’s interest last summer.

Vice-president admits difficulty in refusing Arsenal’s massive offer

Monaco’s vice president, Vadim Vasilyev, has confirmed they turned down a €100m bid from Arsenal for Thomas Lemar last summer and that it was ‘difficult’ to do so.

Wenger’s departure will stop Arsenal going back for Lemar this summer

Arsenal likely won't go back for Thomas Lemar this summer, thanks to Arsene Wenger's decision to leave the club at the end of the season.

Monaco will consider offers for Lemar this summer but want £110m

Monaco will consider offers for Thomas Lemar this summer, with Arsenal and Liverpool reportedly 'set for a summer transfer battle' over the young forward.

£104m key Arsenal target can leave says president but Liverpool better placed

Thomas Lemar can leave Monaco this summer according to their president, Vadim Vasilyev. Arsenal famously had a deadline day mega offer turned down last summer,...

Thomas Lemar admits disappointment at failed Arsenal move

Thomas Lemar has admitted he was a ‘little disappointed’ not to join Arsenal when the Gunners made a massive bid for him last summer.
Caen's French midfielder Thomas Lemar reacts during the French L1 football match between Nantes and Caen on April 5, 2015 at the Beaujoire stadium in Nantes, western France. AFP PHOTO / JEAN-SEBASTIEN EVRARD (Photo credit should read JEAN-SEBASTIEN EVRARD/AFP/Getty Images)

Manchester City to break Liverpool and Arsenal hearts

According to the Telegraph, Manchester City will make a move for Thomas Lemar when the window opens this summer.

Agreement ‘close’ as Liverpool look to deal Arsenal hammer blow

According to reports in France, Liverpool are close to agreeing a deal for Thomas Lemar, the Monaco man coveted by Arsene Wenger and Arsenal.

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?

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.

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.

Vasilyev: We will say no to a big offer from Liverpool and Arsenal

Monaco vice president Vadim Vasilyev says Thomas Lemar will stay at Monaco until the end of the season, even if Arsenal or Liverpool come in with a big offer now or in the summer.

Report: Arsenal stopped Lemar signing for Liverpool last summer

Thomas Lemar didn't move to Liverpool this summer because of Arsenal's larger financial offer, according to journalist Duncan Castles.

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.
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How much do Arsenal have to spend in January?

The transfer window opens in hours, so we thought we'd take a look at how much the Gunners should have available to spend in January.

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.

Lemar, Draxler or Mahrez: Who would be the best fit for Arsenal?

Thomas Lemar, Julian Draxler and Riyad Mahrez are the three leading candidates to improve Arsenal's attack, but who would be the best choice?

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'.

‘He’s been nothing short of a disgrace’, fans slaughter Alexis and request his sale

Arsenal fans have had enough of Alexis Sanchez, and have called on Arsene Wenger to get rid of the Chilean international so they can all move on.

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.

How will Arsenal lineup at the end of January?

The January transfer window will soon be upon us and, if we're lucky, we could have some new players in the team.