Kylian Mbappe 'willing to join' Arsenal for one reason as Liverpool transfer stance clear
Kylian Mbappe is reportedly open to a move to Arsenal - because it would allow him to follow in his idol Thierry Henry's footsteps.
Mbappe has been the subject of intense transfer speculation in the past 12 months with the France World Cup-winner assessing his options. The 25-year-old has entered the final months of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, with his current deal expiring in the summer.
It is not yet clear whether Mbappe intends to stay on with the French champions as he is certain to have other options. Real Madrid are expected to revive their interest in the forward, who turned down their advances in 2022, while Liverpool are constantly linked.
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Recent reports suggest that Mbappe is considering a switch, including a move to the Premier League. According to The Independent, Arsenal are the English club that Mbappe would 'willingly join'.
It is claimed Mbappe is enticed by treading the same path as Thierry Henry, Arsenal's all-time leading goalscorer. Henry is also highly respected in France, with only Olivier Giroud scoring more goals for the national team.
It's reported that PSG executives still expect Mbappe to join Real Madrid in the summer, but the financial package from the Spanish team is lower than what the player expected. Liverpool and Arsenal would both have serious reservations about breaking their wage structure for Mbappe.
Despite being free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with overseas clubs, the player hasn't yet decided if he'll accept Real Madrid's latest offer. The contract on offer is said to be less than what he
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