Alexis Claude-Maurice is a Lorient forward who has been on the tabs of Arsenal as the summer transfer window opened.
It has been reported that the former teammate of Matteo Guendouzi is keen on joining the North London club.
However earlier reports over the weekend suggests that the French Division two side have rejected the €7m bid for their star-man.
The prolific winger who can also play as a striker was key as Lorien finished sixth on points with Lens and two points behind Paris FC.
The French international played 37 games in total and scored 14 times providing four assists for his team.
With this staggering statistics for a 20 year-old and his natural eye for skill and the mentality of Arsenal, his addition to the squad to understudy Aubameyang and the in-pursuit Lacazette will give the Gunners more depth as Unai Emery’s charges will be looking forward to challenge for laurels in the coming season.
Claude-Maurice however is not a speedster but manages covers a lot on tbe pitch as he manages 30-40cm as an average per game.
Although not known and YouTube videos may be deceptive, the versatile forward is by no means a fraud as Lorien are looking to cash out big on him.
If the deal goes through, he will join a list of French players to join Arsenal and will be looking forward to replicate feet Thierry Henry reached.
