French champions Monaco are ready to test Arsenal’s resolve by making a £45million bid for want-away Alexis Sanchez.
But according to The Sun, Monaco will seek to offer Wenger a way to avoid losing Sanchez for nothing next summer.
And the French side will use Wenger’s interest in midfielder Thomas Lemar to try to tempt the Gunners chief into relenting on his Sanchez stance.
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Monaco have raked in nearly £150million in transfer fees already this summer with departures including Manchester City duo Bernardo Silva and Benjamin Mendy and Chelsea recruit Tiemoue Bakayoko.
The French side also expect to lose teenage ace Kylian Mbappe for around £160million with Real Madrid determined to land the youngster, but are keen to make a marquee signing of their own.
And Monaco feel they could provide the Chilean with the financial package and challenge that he would accept for at least this season ahead of the World Cup in Russia next summer.
Boss Leonardo Jardim feels Manchester City target Sanchez can add steel and experience to his team and can offer a tax free salary of around £300k per week as well as the lure of the Monte Carlo lifestyle.
Arsenal have so far had two bids for Lemar rejected but Wenger remains keen to land him while Jardim has admitted he cannot guarantee the player will not leave.