Skip to content

Hugo Lloris avoids question on Thomas Lemar's Tottenham link

Hugo Lloris
Image: Hugo Lloris believes the new French generation can thrive in the Premier League

Hugo Lloris will not reveal if he has asked Monaco's Thomas Lemar about joining Tottenham - but he has no doubt France's new generation can thrive in the Premier League.

Lemar is one of a number of Monaco stars of interest to English clubs, with Manchester City interested in Benjamin Mendy and Arsenal reportedly keen on Kylian Mbappe.

Spurs goalkeeper Lloris was asked if he had spoken to 21-year-old Lemar following France's 3-2 friendly win over England on Tuesday, with reports suggesting the winger is of interest to Tottenham along with a string of other top clubs.

France's forward Thomas Lemar (L) and midfielder Kylian Mbappe react following their 3-2 win over England
Image: Thomas Lemar and Kylian Mbappe are part of a new generation with France

Lloris grinned and said: "You are right to ask the question, but I cannot reply.

"The Premier League is very exciting. All the Premier League clubs have the capacity and the ability to bring the best players in the world.

"In France, we used to have a lot of talented players, and it's true that the new generation are fantastic, but we need to give them time to get the right maturity.

Also See:

Tottenham consider Pereira
Tottenham consider Pereira

Tottenham are considering Porto right-back Ricardo Pereira as a potential replacement for Kyle Walker.

"But as they showed (on Tuesday), they are ready to compete at the best level. Let's see what will happen in the Premier League."

Around Sky