Arsenal transfer news: Monaco star Thomas Lemar has been linked with the Gunners
Arsenal, along with Liverpool, were tipped to sign Lemar from Monaco in both of the last two transfer windows.
However, a move failed to materialise with the Gunners instead spending their January sorting out the futures of Alexis Sanchez and Olivier Giroud - as well as signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Wenger did, however, vow to pursue Lemar again with the Arsenal boss saying: “£100m for Lemar? Yes all true, I wanted him. We will come back for him.”
But the Liverpool Echo say that, with Wenger going, Arsenal are unlikely to pursue a deal.
Lemar scored 14 times as Monaco won Ligue 1 last season.
But the France international has been able to score just three times this season.
Monaco priced both Arsenal and Liverpool out of moves last year by demanding £100million.
However, the Liverpool Echo say neither of the Premier League giants are set to meet their asking price.
Meanwhile, Lemar recently admitted he could leave Monaco at the end of the campaign.
“Regrets? Maybe,” he said, referring to his failure to move to the Premier League.
Arsenal target Thomas Lemar scores a SCREAMER for France
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Arsenal transfer news: Arsene Wenger wanted Monaco star Thomas Lemar
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“I was a little disappointed.
“Once it's over, it's over, so do not think about it.
“I will keep working hard so these clubs will eventually come back in the next transfer window.
“I am open to all offers. I am a football player, I like football. I do not close any door."