Liverpool Transfer News: Thomas Lemar Exit Rumours Grow After Fan Abuse

Reported Liverpool and Arsenal transfer target Thomas Lemar appears to be edging ever closer to a summer exit from AS Monaco, as fans have now reportedly verbally abused the forward in a car park over his poor form this season.

The France international was one of the main targets of their ire after Saturday's scoreless draw against Amiens, per the Mirror's Martin Domin.

Get French Football News described the scene and explained how his spot for the 2018 FIFA World Cup is under serious threat:

Per Domin, both Arsenal and Liverpool tried to sign the 22-year-old last summer, but Monaco's astronomical demands meant a deal did not go through. He was valued at £100 million, but his pedestrian form this season opens the door for a transfer once again, and at a much lower cost.

Lemar has crashed down to Earth without the aid of the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Bernardo Silva in attack, scoring just two goals in Ligue 1. He has added eight assists and flashed his vast potential at times, but overall, it's been a disappointing season.

Sportswriter Mohammed Ali noted his poor form has gone on for some time, and he's at a real risk of not going to Russia:

It's worth noting Lemar's performances for the national team have been much better than on the club level, however. There are some who believe his poor production is mostly down to the lack of talent around him, as well as a loss of motivation after a transfer to England fell through.

Clubs may be wary of his bad form, but Lemar remains a supremely talented player who could suddenly be available at a much lower cost. Just a season ago, he was showered with praise, as his 2016-17 campaign was just as impressive as that of Silva:

It's hard to see him return to the good graces of the fans, and Monaco have no real reason to keep hold of him. Lemar has made it very clear he wants to move and told reporters how disappointed he was not to be playing at a different club just last month, per Telefoot (h/t Metro).

A summer exit seems inevitable, and unlike a year ago, the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal will sit down at the negotiating table with the leverage on their side. Lemar's value is low at this point, and the Premier League giants should pounce.