Kylian Mbappé is reportedly considering joining Arsenal, attracted by the chance to emulate his idol Thierry Henry.
As his contract with Paris Saint-Germain draws to a close, Mbappé is the subject of intense transfer speculation. In 2022, despite the persistence of Real Madrid’s desires, the 2018 world champion chose not to join the Bernabeu. While Madrid remain interested this year, some reports suggest the Bondy native is exploring other options, with one recent edition mentioning a potential move to the Premier League.
According to The Independent, Arsenal have emerged as a viable destination for the player, as the striker would ‘gladly join’ the north London club to follow in the footsteps of Henry, the legendary Arsenal striker and all-time top scorer. However, the residents of the Parc des Princes continue to believe that a transfer to Real Madrid remains the most plausible option.
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But the financial package already proposed by Real Madrid would not live up to Mbappé’s expectations, because it is less lucrative than that presented in 2022.
According to the report, Liverpool were approached by the player’s entourage, but the Reds did not want to break their salary structure. Arsenal could choose to follow the same path, which would leave Mbappé with fewer options, if he does indeed choose to snub Madrid after leaving PSG.
