Arsenal management are confident closing a deal for AS Monaco winger Thomas Lemar.

The Mirror says the Gunners have been chasing the French winger all summer and are desperate to get a deal over the line.

Arsene Wenger has already had several bids rejected for the 21-year-old with the French champions wanting £80million for the star.

Despite this huge figure, the Premier League side know Lemar wants to come to the Emirates and are hopeful a deal can be struck.

Arsenal were willing to pay £45m for the ace but could raise extra funds by clearing out a number of fringe men.

Jack Wilshere, Carl Jenkinson, Mathieu Debuchy and Kieran Gibbs are all believed to be available for transfer.