Goal Published on Jan. 3, 2018 Jan. 3, 2018 Lemar decides to join Liverpool Monaco star Thomas Lemar has decided to join Liverpool ahead of Arsenal and Manchester United, according to Yahoo Sports . Arsenal tried to sign Lemar last summer, but failed to finalise a €95 million deal on deadline day which, in turn, prevented Alexis Sanchez from joining Manchester City. Liverpool were also interested in Lemar in the last transfer window and are ready to make a renewed push to sign the France international in January, with Barcelona trying to agree a deal for Philippe Coutinho. Manchester United have also been linked with Lemar, but the winger has decided he wants to join Liverpool and he could become the replacement for Coutinho at Anfield. Valverde coy over Coutinho move Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has refused to comment on whether a move for Philippe Coutinho is close. The Liverpool midfielder is keen to complete a move to Camp Nou in January after the Reds rejected three bids over the summer. Read the full story on Goal! Liverpool in battle for Alisson Liverpool are locked in a battle to sign Roma goalkeeper Alisson, according to Gazzetta dello Sport . The Reds are…