Both Everton and Arsenal reportedly 'turned down' the opportunity to sign Thomas Lemar from Atletico Madrid this summer, prompting him to take a pay cut and sign a fresh deal with the La Liga giants.
The 26-year-old was about to enter the final year of his current contract at the Wanda Metropolitano but recent reports suggest he's agreed fresh terms until 2027 and is set to reduce his wages by 50%. Rumours claim Atletico were open to parting ways with the Frenchman if the right offer came in.
That's according to L'Equipe, who say the Premier League duo were the two 'offered' the chance to sign Lemar but neither made a move for the player.
