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Manchester United join race for Monaco winger Thomas Lemar?

By Darren Plant, Senior Reporter | 23 December 2017

Manchester United reportedly decide to join the race for AS Monaco winger Thomas Lemar, who is allegedly attracting interest from a number of clubs in the Premier League.

Monaco winger Thomas Lemar has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for Manchester United.

During the summer, Lemar was heavily linked with a move to either Arsenal or Liverpool, but the French international eventually remained at Stade Louis II for another season.

Lemar has failed to replicate his form of last season but the 22-year-old allegedly remains a target for the Gunners and the Merseyside giants - as well as Chelsea - although it has been claimed that the player favours a move to Liverpool.

However, according to the Daily Star, United have decided to join the race for Lemar as Jose Mourinho contemplates his options ahead of January and the summer transfer window.

Monaco are unlikely to give the green light for Lemar to leave at the start of 2018, but the Ligue 1 side are expected to consider bids in the region of £80m at the end of the season.

Lemar has contributed just two goals and four assists in 16 appearances in France's top flight and the Champions league this season.