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Alexis Sanchez to leave Arsenal: Monaco prepared to use Thomas Lemar to sweeten deal
MONACO will reportedly try and use Arsenal’s interest in Thomas Lemar to push for a deal for Alexis Sanchez.
Alexis Sanchez swiftly kisses Arsenal badge
Arsenal have been exploring a deal for Thomas Lemar, with Arsene Wenger keen to shore up his midfield options.
Wenger has already had a couple of bids knocked back for the 21-year-old winger.
Meanwhile, Sanchez, who has one year left to run on his present contract, has yet to agree a new deal.
Paris Saint-Germain could still make a move for the Chilean even though they have thrashed out a £198million deal for Neymar.
And now according to The Sun, Monaco are weighing up a £45m bid and could use Lemar as bait to secure a deal.
Alexis Sanchez has yet to resolve his Arsenal future
My decision is clear, he will stay. He will accept that
The Sun say the Ligue 1 outfit want to help Wenger, who would otherwise see Sanchez leave for free next summer.
When asked about Sanchez’s future, Wenger said: “My decision is clear, he will stay. He will accept that.
“The frame of mind of a footballer is quite easy – once you go out into the game, you focus on that. (He is) good, you can see it in training.
Arsenal are looking to sign Thomas Lemar
“He needs to work on his fitness but he is sharp and looks like he has never been away.
“I think he will be here for this season. If we manage to do it for more seasons we will.”
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