Atletico Madrid linked with fresh move for Thomas Lemar
Monaco star Thomas Lemar is a target for Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window.
The reports in Spain suggested that Atletico Madrid are linked with fresh move for Thomas Lemar.
The 22-year-old has been subject to interest from various European clubs.
The France international was signed by Monaco in July 2015 from Espanyol for a fee of 4 million euros. The 22-year-old has a contract until 2020 with the club.
Lemar made 127 appearances across all competitions for Monaco, scoring 22 goals and supplying 32 assists in return.
The 22-year-old has been touted as one of the brightest young prospects in France.
Thomas Lemar has represented France at Under-17, Under-18, Under-19, Under-20 and Under-21 level, winning 45 caps and scoring five goals, before making his senior international debut in November 2016. As a member of France national football team, Lemar won 12 caps and he scored three goals.
The France international has impressed in Ligue 1 in the last two seasons and is starting to attract the interest of bigger clubs.
Atletico Madrid shortlist Thomas Lemar as prime transfer target in the summer transfer window.
Diego Simeone has always been a manager who keeps his eyes on the most talented young players across the globe.
Monaco value the star at 80 million euros.
According to Football Italia (via AS), “Atletico Madrid have reportedly been handed a boost in their pursuit of Thomas Lemar as Monaco have seemingly signed the winger’s replacement. AS claims the replacement in question is France Under-21 international Samuel Grandisir, who caught the eye at Troyes last season and joins for just €3m. Consequently, the 21-year-old may trigger Lemar’s proposed move to Atleti and let Antoine Griezmann sign for Barcelona.”
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Monaco would be wise to keep the France international, but if they do let him go expect it to be for a hefty sum.
Signing the 22-year-old in the summer transfer window would be a masterstroke from Diego Simeone.
Atletico Madrid fans would certainly love to see him arrive at the club this summer.
