Arsene Wenger is planning to sign RnB sensation Lemar in a bid to finally appease Arsenal fans who are furious at his management of the team.
The under-fire Frenchman reportedly decided on the move after witnessing supporters’ reactions to his side’s failure to sign reinforcements after a difficult start to the season.
Many fans had hoped for a busy transfer deadline day, especially after the recent and humiliating 4-0 loss to rivals Liverpool, and were left apoplectic to see Arsenal fail to sign reinforcements, an anger which was said to have been exacerbated by the decision to sell midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to the Reds.
Wenger however believes that the addition of the Fame Academy winner – whom he describes as “hip-hop’s biggest and brightest star” – will please fans enough to keep the pressure off him for a few months, despite having previously been rebuffed by footballer Thomas Lemar, American rapper Kendrick Lemar and former Never Mind The Buzzcocks host Mark Lemarr.
“Everyone is aware of Lemar’s quality. From his early days in Fame Academy he has stood out as one of the biggest and best talents in music, and RnB in particular. From topping the charts to touring the world he has seen it all, and he is truly a world class signing, perhaps the best this club has ever had,” he said during a break in negotiations this afternoon.
“I am confident the supporters will appreciate the effort taken by the club in securing someone of such high quality.”
When Jose Mourinho took Arsene Wenger to see the Wolf of Wall Street… pic.twitter.com/xioZ0y5ziu
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“A worthy addition”
The Gunners coach also revealed that while he is not a major fan of RnB, he discovered an affinity with the 39-year-old singer after listening to his seminal hit ‘If There’s Any Justice’ a number of weeks ago.
“Honestly, I hadn’t listened much to this kind of music as I am more of a Edith Piaf or Serge Gainsbourg fan. I have followed Lemar’s career since childhood, but rarely listened to his music. But one day I was listening to the radio and this song came on; this beautiful, soulful piece which immediately resonated with me,” said Wenger, adding that Lemar’s clear understanding of injustice and the cruelty of the universe was something with which he could empathise.
“His knowledge of pain and unfairness was palpable. Before listening to this song I assumed no one on this planet had experienced so much bad luck and injustice. But he knows how it feels, and will be a worthy addition if he signs.”
Despite his confidence, Wenger stated that – like many deals this window – it could still fall apart at the last minute. “It’s still 50/50” he admitted.
