Thomas Lemar is closing in on a transfer to Atletico Madrid after the Spanish club announced they have reached a "preliminary agreement" with Monaco for the France winger.
The French international has previously been courted by Arsenal and Chelsea, but now looks to be heading to Spain pending the hammering out of some final details.
"Atletico de Madrid and AS Monaco has achieved a preliminary agreement over the transfer of Thomas Lemar to our club. Over the next days, both clubs will work to close the agreement for the definitive transfer," Atleti said in a statement.
"The French International is concentrated with his national team in Russia to play the 2018 FIFA World Cup that will take place the next Thursday, 14th of July. Lemar, a 22 years old and 1.70 cm of height, performs as a left winger."
12 June 2018