Arsenal transfer UPDATE: Juventus identify Monaco star Thomas Lemar as alternative to Bayern Munich’s Douglas Costa

Juventus have identified Arsenal target Thomas Lemar as an alternative to Bayern Munich's Douglas Costa.

The Italian champions have been in talks with Bayern over the Brazilian winger and are keen to take the former Shakhtar Donetsk man to Turin this summer.

However, negotiations between the two clubs have stalled recently and both parties are struggling to reach an agreement over a transfer fee, with the Serie A giants now considering alternatives.

And according to Tuttosport, Juve will make a move for Monaco's Lemar if they fail to negotiate a fee with Bayern for Costa.

Lemar is also a top target for Arsenal and Monaco have already rejected an offer from the Gunners, as they are keen to hold on to the Frenchman.

There are suggestions that Arsenal could end their pursuit of the 21-year-old if they succeed in convincing Alexis Sanchez to stay at the Emirates next season.