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Two Premier League clubs interested in Lemar but Atletico Madrid eager to avoid loan deal

Thomas Lemar is interesting two Premier League clubs, Goal has learned, but Atletico Madrid are looking to push through a permanent transfer for a player who has only attracted loan enquiries in the current window.

The Liga giants have opened an exit door for the France international at Wanda Metropolitano.

Lemar has contributed only three goals and six assists for Atleti through 72 appearances, with more expected from a player snapped up from Monaco in 2018.

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Diego Simeone’s side invested €72 million (£66m/$85m) in luring a highly-rated winger away from his homeland, but have seen little return on that show of faith.