Mbappe hands Arsenal shock $109m transfer opportunity as Arteta plans free deal
Arsenal transfer news: The latest media briefing with stories and reaction to reports on Aurelien Tchouameni, Mehdi Taremi and Kylian Mbappe.
Welcome to the football.london transfer briefing. To help you keep on top of all things Arsenal going on in the market we've got the latest noises coming from social media, journalists and so-called ITKs, rounding up what's what in the world of the Gunners.
Real Madrid offer transfer chance
With Luka Modric and Toni Kroos both ageing, Madrid are now said to be considering allowing Tchouameni to leave as they look to fund a bid for Kylian Mbappe. It is written in Spanish publication Marca that the French star could be available for between £68million ($87.3m) and £85million ($109m) as they look to recoup as much as possible for the player.
Mbappe, on the other hand, is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain next summer when his contract expires with Madrid seen as the clear favourites to land his signature. However, in a bid to get ahead of the competition for Mbappe, they are now readying themselves for a massive offer this window.
football.london says: If Real Madrid really want to sell their soul and their midfield future to try and sign Mbappe then Arsenal should oblige. Players like Tchouameni do not come around every day and Arsenal would be crazy not to explore the chance if it exists.
As for the true reality, Madrid and Mbappe are the perfect combination of madhouse powerful club and dominating individual that always felt like an ideal marriage. If he doesn't end up in Spain at some point it would be a surprise, if that means Tchouameni has to go to north London then so be it.
Mehdi Taremi interest
Arsenal are said to be one of several sides alongside Al Hilal, AC Milan, Manchester
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