Arsenal round-up: Reported interest in Coman; Monaco want Sanchez; Perez hands in transfer request

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Arsenal need to sign attacking reinforcements before the close of the transfer window and they are making enquiries across Europe to help them do that. Telefoot report that the Gunners were interested in Kingsley Coman, but their enquiry came to nothing as Bayern Munich don’t want to sell the Frenchman.

The Bavarian club doesn’t want to lose another attacking player after Douglas Costa moved to Juventus, but Arsene Wenger hasn’t ruled out the possibility of returning with an offer. Manchester City are also interested in the player.

This is another example of Arsenal targeting an exciting player, but they have struggled to make a breakthrough when it comes to an attacking midfielder. Wenger has a good knowledge of French football and the Gunners are targeting a lot of players that were developed in his home nation.

Coman would add dynamism and directness to their squad, but he would come at a great cost. At this point in the window, it could be wise for the club to lower their expectations and target a player that is more attainable, such as Riyad Mahrez.

There is a new rumour regarding Alexis Sanchez and this one would be a fascinating transfer if it was to go through. The Sun report that Monaco are interested in signing the Chilean and could be ready to test Arsenal’s stance with a £45 million bid.

Although the Gunners don’t want to lose the player, a deal with the Ligue 1 champions could benefit them as it would strengthen their chances of securing Thomas Lemar, who has been a priority target for the club this summer. Leonardo Jardim has money to spend and believes that a tax-free salary of around £300,000-per-week could be enough to convince him to make the move.

Arsenal supporters are desperate for the club to keep hold of Sanchez this summer as he is clearly the best player at the Emirates Stadium. However, if they were to attain Thomas Lemar in exchange for the Chilean, that would go some way to softening the blow. The source has to be questioned, but this could be a good solution for the Gunners if it were to come to pass.

It has been thought that Lucas Perez was going to leave this summer and Goal report that he has handed in a transfer request. Arsenal want £13.4 million for him, but there hasn’t been a team willing to offer that so far. He has been a frustrated figure at the club due to his belief that he hasn’t been given enough opportunities. There is a clear desire to leave the club and it would be a good decision from the club if they were to help him do that, by lowering their demands.

The next month is going to be crucial in determining where Arsenal stand in the league. They need at least two more signings, but they also need to move squad players out of the club to improve their own financial position. There are a number of players on big wages and it would be useful to agree transfers away for them. Perez is an example of a player that needs to leave and a transfer request should quicken his exit.