Manchester United are in the driving seat to sign the versatile Monaco midfielder Thomas Lemar, according to reports.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger had prioritized the signing of the France international this summer, but has been unsuccessful in his attempts to bring the player to the Emirates.

According to the bookies Sky Bet, the Red Devils are currently favorites to agree a deal with Monaco to sign Thomas Lemar, ahead of Arsenal.

Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Barcelona have all been credited with an interest in the former Solidarité Scolaire youth-teamer in the current transfer window.

Arsenal are hoping to sign a marque player before the window slams shut, with the future of Chile international Alexis Sanchez covered in mist.

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