Premier League campaigners Chelsea have jumped in the chase to sign AS Monaco winger Thomas Lemar this summer according to Telefoot.
The Blues finished outside of the top four teams on the English topflight table in the 2017-18 league season, which means they will be campaigning in the Europe League next term.
Though they had a relatively bad season, they still managed to win the English FA Cup title after beating Manchester United in the final on May 19.
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With some of the key players ready to dump the club this summer, the Stamford Bridge side are hoping to strengthen their squad for competition next term.
The Frenchman is also said to be wanted by current Europa League champions Atletico Madrid, but Chelsea might give them a run for their money.
Monaco have slammed a price tag of between €80-90 million on their star player – and the Blues are confident of meeting their demands.
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Tribal Football quoting Telefoot claims Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev admits they will be willing to allow Lemar go this summer after rejecting offers from Arsenal and Liverpool last year to stick with them this past season.
The 22-year-old’s current contract with his present club expires in the summer of 2020, having spent three seasons at the club already.
He scored 16 goals in 87 appearances for the club and he has been highly impressive for the club since he made his debut for them three years ago.
Lemar started his career at Caen youth team in 2011 and got promoted to the senior team in 2015- where once in 32 matches for the club.
NAIJ.com previously reported that Monaco are ready to sell Thomas Lemar this summer and are demanding a mouth-watering £55 million from Arsenal.
The Gunners has been heavily linked with a move for the French international following his impressive campaign for the French giants last season.
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Source: Naija.ng