Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is looking to strengthen his side in the January transfer window and while Express Sport has previously reported that the Gunners have already contacted Napoli about the availability of Dries Mertens, Monaco have also approached the Belgian. Arsenal are ‘front of the queue’ to sign transfer target Thomas LemarThe 32-year-old is in the final year of his contract with the Italian club and is not expected to sign a new deal. As he is a free agent in June, Mertens is able to negotiate with interested clubs as of now. Arsenal are exploring the option of bringing him to the Emirates on a free transfer in the summer but, according to Italian publication Corriere dello Sport, Monaco have submitted a bid to sign him immediately. JUST IN: Man Utd handed Bruno Fernandes transfer boost with player set to miss next Sporting match

Source: Express January 25, 2020 06:22 UTC