Liverpool have had two bids for Monaco winger Thomas Lemar, who is also a target for Arsenal, knocked back, according to Sky Sports News HQ.
After Arsenal giving up in the race for the French wide-man last week, Liverpool have entered the race aggressively and put bids in to test Monaco's resolve.
It has been claimed in France an offer worth €80m was made by the Reds, but now it is suggested Liverpool's second bid was €70m and Monaco turned it down.
Monaco remain keen to keep Lemar, but are facing severe tests as the transfer window reaches its climax.
The Ligue 1 champions have sold a number of players so far this summer and are keen to make sure Lemar does not follow them out of the Stade Louis II exit door.
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But Liverpool could yet come back for Lemar with a third bid as Jurgen Klopp looks to tool up his squad for a campaign which includes Champions League group stage football.
It is also unclear whether Lemar wants the move and whether he might push to leave Monaco.
