Thomas Lemar has impressed for Monaco but they look set to deny a move for Arsenal
[Chelsea are] set to cost Arsenal the chance of adding winger Lemar to their ranks this summer
As a result that is set to cost Arsenal the chance of adding winger Lemar to their ranks this summer, according to the Mirror.
Arsene Wenger is a big fan of the 21-year-old, who shone on the left side of Monaco's attack in Ligue 1 and the Champions League last term.
Valued at around £30m, Arsenal are able to afford a move for the France star with Arsene Wenger looking to sign him.
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However, with Chelsea having moved nearer the capture of Bakayoko, 22, the Mirror add Monaco have no reason to sell.
The club are backed well financially, and Lemar still has three years left to run on his contract.
With his price-tag not expected to drop in the coming 12 months, the Gunners may be forced to wait with Chelsea and City having swooped at Monaco first.