Arsenal Transfers: 8 Players Wenger Must Sign

7. Thomas Lemar

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If you're prepared to sell off expensive assets to finance a transfer, then you better make sure you get your man.

Lemar was, in all fairness, an important component in Leonardo Jardim's Ligue 1-conquering side last season. The France international found the net 14 times from the flank, including the winner against Tottenham in a Champions League tie in November (which has to be a good way to introduce yourself to the Arsenal faithful).

Monaco don't let their star players go on the cheap - just ask Manchester City - but at 21 the winger has considerable sell-on potential.

And given Wenger's record in developing young talent (particularly those that are French and come from Monaco) it probably won't be long before he attracts interest from the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona.

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