The head coach of London's Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, confirmed that he promised to shake up the last player transfer window with a new purchase. Strategist participating in the "Telefoot" talk show was asked about an attempt to acquire Monaco defender Thomas Lemar. A. Wenger confirmed that the "gunners" had submitted a bid of even 100 million euros. "Arsenal" prepared to lose Alexis Sanchez on the last day of transfers, and they wanted to see the Frenchman as a possible replacement. However, both A. Sanchez and T. Lemar stayed with their current teams. "He decided to stay in Monaco," - A. Wenger spoke about the "hunt" for T. Lemar. - "We submitted a bid of 100 million euros, but he did not want to leave." A. Wenger also confirmed that they won't forget about T. Lemar and will try to acquire him in the upcoming winter or summer: "Will we submit a second bid? There is no doubt." The player himself, after a match where he scored two goals against the Netherlands wearing the French national team jersey, expressed his joy that he will continue to represent Monaco. "I am a Monaco player and I am very happy about it. I hope that this season was successful for us and that both I and the team will continue to progress," - added T. Lemar.
