Monaco head coach Leonardo Jardim has hinted that forward Thomas Lemar could be sold during January.
Lemar almost joined Arsenal for £92 million during the last transfer window and the Gunners remain interested in the France international.
The 22-year-old has also been linked with a move to Liverpool, particularly with Philippe Coutinho leaving for Barcelona.
Chelsea are also believed to be in the frame and Jardim’s comments at press conference ahead of a League Cup tie against Nice has given some encouragement that a deal can be struck.
“We are not used to selling in the winter,” he said.