Liverpool may not have long to wait to replace Philippe Coutinho, with news coming out of France tonight suggesting that one of Jurgen Klopp's targets has rejected a new contract at his current club.
Coutinho left Anfield for Barcelona in a £142 million move, last month and the Reds failed to bring in a direct replacement for the Brazilian, leaving a few fans concerned for their silverware chances, this season.
A surprise exit from the FA Cup at the hands of West Bromwich Albion a couple of weeks ago did nothing to help matters, as didn't a 1-0 reverse against Swansea City.
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But there could be a huge deal on the horizon, with L'Equipe in France reporting that Monaco winger Thomas Lemar has rejected the offer of a new contract with the French champions.
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Lemar was originally on the verge of a move to Arsenal as Alexis Sanchez's replacement in a £90 million deal, in August, before both his and Sanchez's moves both collapsed at the last minute.
However, with the Gunners now having captured Henrikh Mhkitaryan and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, they may have no need for Lemar, leaving the path clear for Liverpool to sign the 22-year-old.
Lemar has won eight caps for France and was a key part in Monaco's Ligue Un triumph, last season. Since then, he has continuously been linked with a move away from the Stade Louis II stadium.
Given these latest developments, it appears that move may not be too far away.
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What do you think, Liverpool fans? Is Lemar the player you want or would you rather the club spend their money elsewhere?
Have your say in the comments section, below.
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