Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone insists he regards Thomas Lemar highly.

It's been suggested Atletico are seeking a buyer for the France international, with Arsenal among potential destinations.

Simeone said, “With Lemar we have bet and we continue trying to get him to express on the field all the characteristics that he has in training.

"He has played very important games. It will depend on what he achieves.

"Everything is in his mind, in his inner strength. He has conditions as a footballer and we have shown him that we have trusted him."