Mbappe 'willing to join Arsenal' and dreams of following in Henry's footsteps
KYLIAN MBAPPE is said to be “willing” to sign for Arsenal in a blockbuster move so he can follow in the footsteps of his hero Thierry Henry.
The 25-year-old French forward has been the subject of intense transfer speculation over the past two summers.
Real Madrid have long been interested but he decided at the last minute not to switch there in 2022, leaving Los Blancos in anger.
Then it became apparent last summer PSG had given their talisman an ultimatum – sign an extension, otherwise you're sold.
That was after the 2018 World Cup winner turned the club upside down by informing them that he will not be renewing his deal.
Mbappe's contract with PSGReportedly worth more than £500 millionexpires in June, but there is a clause that could see him until 2025, but the extra twelve months are a player option, meaning it is up to him whether he wants to activate it or not.
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Madrid are still relentlessly pursuing Mbappe and the transfer hunt is set to gain momentum as he enters the final six months of his contract.
While the LaLiga giants have appeared to be his likely destination for several years, a number of claims have emerged that the top prospect is open to offers from elsewhere.
Premier League leaders Liverpool have been linked, but now The independent states that Arsenal is an English club that Mbappe “would love to join”.
It is believed he will be tempted by the chance to follow the journey of the Gunners' all-time top scorer Henry.
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However, this update also adds that PSG chiefs still expect Mbappe to join Madrid this summer.
But it is believed Madrid's proposal was lower than what they put on the table for the striker two years ago, with Mbappe still on the fence over the move.
Liverpool also told Mbappe's camp when they were previously probed that they would not break their wage structure to sign him, and Arsenal are said to be taking a similar stance.
The player has also turned down a lucrative offer from Saudi Pro League team Al-Hilal, which was worth around £259 million.