Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal interest in Kylian Mbappe, set to leave PSG as World Cup winner
Kylian Mbappe, the forward for Paris Saint-Germain, is set to become a free agent at the end of the season. He has informed the club of his decision not to extend his stay. As a result, Mbappe has been linked with a move away from PSG for several years and is now expected to depart this summer when his current contract expires in July.
Real Madrid has been a long-term admirer of Mbappe and has made unsuccessful attempts to lure him to the club in 2021 and 2022. The club is currently in active negotiations with Mbappe over a potential big-money deal. This presents a challenge for other clubs, including Arsenal, who are interested in signing the talented forward.
Arteta, the Arsenal manager, confirmed that the club is considering a move for Mbappe. However, he acknowledged that Real Madrid’s pursuit of Mbappe presents a major obstacle. Arsenal hopes to attract Mbappe by offering him the prospect of challenging for the Premier League title and by leveraging his admiration for Thierry Henry, a former Arsenal player and Mbappe’s hero.
Arsenal is banking on the possibility of convincing Mbappe to join their team, following in the footsteps of his hero, and becoming the face of a young and exciting squad. However, it remains to be seen whether they can compete with the lucrative offer already on the table from Madrid. Arsenal chose not to make any signings in the January transfer window, opting instead to retain their transfer funds for the summer window.
If they can convince Mbappe to reject Real Madrid, they may not need to pursue a marquee No. 9.
