Arsenal pip rivals Tottenham to Monaco winger Thomas Lemar, according to ex-Page 3 girl Amy Christophers
MONACO winger Thomas Lemar has picked Arsenal over their arch-rivals Tottenham, according to former Page 3 model Amy Christophers.
The sports presenter and writer revealed the news on her verified Twitter account under the username '@ThatSportsSpice'.
It was previously reported the Gunners and Spurs were set to lock horns over a deal for the 21-year-old.
Lemar’s impressive displays helped his side to clinch the Ligue 1 title and reach the Champions League last season.
Last term, the Frenchman scored and provided 14 assists throughout Monaco's stand-out campaign.
Lemar is yet to agree a new deal with Monaco but he is still under contract until 2020 - meaning the Ligue 1 champions can demand a huge fee.
Thomas Lemar factfile
- Thomas Lemar was born in Baie-Mahault, Guadeloupe, on 12 November 1995
- The winger began his youth career at Solidarite Scolaire before joining Caen in 2010.
- In 2013 he broke into the first team at Caen, before Monaco snapped him up in 2o15.
- The 21-year-old is rated highly by the national team and has played for the U17s, U18s, U19s, U20s and U21s before appearing in the senior side.
- He made his international debut in 15 November in 2016 after appearing as a sub in a 0-0 friendly against the Ivory Coast.
- Lemar won his first piece of silverware with Monaco after they were crowned Ligue 1 champions.
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Arsenal’s record of developing young French talent in the past could help swing the balance in their favour should Lemar leave.
However, their lack of Champions League football could hinder their chances of landing the 21-year-old.
While Arsenal continue to be linked with a move for Monaco's other young star Kylian Mbappe, who looks set to move this summer.
