Monaco's vice-presidentVadim Vasilyev has admitted Thomas Lemar could depart next summer, and he confirmed Arsenal came close to capturing the 21-year-old during the recent transfer window.
Vasilyev told Bryan Swanson of Sky Sports Newsthe Gunners worked hard to take the attacking midfielder to the Emirates Stadium, but there was not enough time to complete the transfer:
"Liverpool were really interested, but it was Arsenal that was really close to finalising the deal."
"It was quite close. At the same time it was just too late, not enough time, to really follow up on this deal.