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Tottenham Hotspur will not be making a move for Thomas Lemar this summer after shelving their interest in the Monaco star.

Reports in France this week claimed that Spurs were preparing a bid for the 21-year-old midfielder, battling Arsenal this summer for his services.

However, football.london understands that while the France international was a player looked at closely by the Lilywhites this summer and there was interest, Tottenham have not made a bid for the player and have no plans to do so.

That would give Arsenal a free run at the Monaco man, although some reports claim he could be set to remain at the Ligue 1 champions, especially if Tiemoue Bakayoko leaves for Chelsea, following Bernardo Silva's switch to Manchester City earlier this month.

The youngster registered more assists (10) than any other player in Ligue 1 last season and chipped in with a further nine goals, predominantly from the left wing.

Monaco are keen for Lemar to renew his contract, however, Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United are all believed to be ready to enter the transfer battle for the player.