Journalist: Arsenal were 'offered' chance to sign player with £259m release clause
Journalist Ryan Taylor has revealed that Arsenal were offered the chance to sign Clement Lenglet earlier on in the summer.
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Journalist Ryan Taylor has revealed that Arsenal were offered the chance to sign Clement Lenglet earlier on in the summer.
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