Alexis Claude-Maurice is set to join Borussia Monchengladbach (Picture: Getty)Arsenal’s move for Lorient forward Alexis Claude-Maurice is off after the striker confirmed he wants to join Borussia Monchengladbach. The Gunners have had two bids rejected for the 21-year-old attacker but had been confident of striking a deal worth around €20million (£17.83m). However, Claude-Maurice has appeared to end the speculation over a move to England by revealing he wants to join Gladbach. Alexis Claude-Maurice playing for France’s U20s (Picture: Getty)‘I want to join Gladbach,’ confirmed Claude-Maurice. Arsenal have just £45m to spend this summer after failing to qualify for the Champions League for a third successive season.

Source: Metro June 19, 2019 06:56 UTC