Arsenal may finally be able to fulfill Arsene Wenger's mission in the transfer market six-years ago, when he missed out on landing Thomas Lemar from AS Monaco. The attacking midfielder was subject to a £92million bid from the former manager back in 2017, which was turned down.
The France international stayed with Monaco for one more year, eventually making the switch to Atletico Madrid for £63million. The 27-year-old has been far from spectacular since, showing occasional glimpses of his ability, but only starting half of the La Liga side's games this season.
"Now, if Lemar can stay or not... we know that agents work in an exemplary way," Diego Simeone said on a potential exit in January. "Clubs work in terms of the needs of the clubs. But, as a footballer, every time he has been available, he's played a lot more than he hasn't played. His characteristics have always excited me. But he hasn't been able to live up to expectations."
