That’s because the Gunners are focused on selling players to lower the number in their squad.

Arsenal had a bid for Lemar rejected last month and remain interested in the 21-year-old despite taking a break from talks, according to Sky Sports.

The Gunners want to add quality to their squad as they prepare for a title tilt and Europa League football.

But after the Community Shield win over Chelsea, Arsene Wenger admitted he need to trim his squad.

“To be honest, the number is too high,” he explained.

“We will let some players go.

“Too much competition for places is detrimental, but not enough competition for places is detrimental as well.”

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Lemar was superb for Monaco last season as they won Ligue 1 and made it into the semi-finals of the Champions League.

The forward netted 14 times and provided 17 assists in all competitions.

Arsenal have not talks with Monaco over Thomas Lemar in recent days

Monaco are determined to keep Lemar and resist selling another one of their key players this summer.

Manager Leonardo Jardim said: “It is important to keep all of our players who were important last season at the club.

“But down the years it has been shown that is it not always possible to keep hold of your players and you know how our project works.”