Deal Close: Arsenal now close to signing world-class forward who scored 41 goals last season after confirming injury to Gabriel Jesus

Deal Close: Arsenal now close to signing world-class forward who scored 41 goals last season after confirming injury to Gabriel Jesus

verything Kylian Mbappe has said about Arsenal as transfer future remains uncertain but gunners have intensified their pursuit of the star player to help them win the premier league.

PSG forward Kylian Mbappe has been linked with a shock transfer to the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool recently, as well as Real Madrid

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe has been linked with a shock transfer to Arsenal in recent times.

The French international is into the final 12 months of his current contract at PSG and he has made it no secret that he doesn’t plan to extend his deal at the Parc des Princes. Real Madrid remain the favourites to sign the 24-year-old whilst the Gunners have been tipped as a potential alternative if the player opts to make the move to the Premier League.

So, football.london decided to take a look at everything Mbappe has ever said about the north London outfit in the past.

Nearly move

Back in the summer of 2017, Arsenal tried to sign Mbappe from Monaco before the talented youngster eventually joined PSG instead.

Legendary Gunners boss Arsene Wenger was very keen on the player, who hailed the Frenchman’s standing during an interview with the Telegraph in 2018. “Yes, I met with Arsene Wenger, who is a great coach,” he admitted.

“He has a great reputation here in France, he’s well-respected and knows how to develop young players. This was a real option for me.

“But, of course, Paris Saint-Germain was the main option. We weighed up the advantages and disadvantages of all the clubs but my family told me it had to be my decision and one I needed to make.

Everything Kylian Mbappe has said about Arsenal as transfer future remains uncertain

PSG forward Kylian Mbappe has been linked with a shock transfer to the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool recently, as well as Real Madrid

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe has been linked with a shock transfer to Arsenal in recent times.

The French international is into the final 12 months of his current contract at PSG and he has made it no secret that he doesn’t plan to extend his deal at the Parc des Princes. Real Madrid remain the favourites to sign the 24-year-old whilst the Gunners have been tipped as a potential alternative if the player opts to make the move to the Premier League.

So, football.london decided to take a look at everything Mbappe has ever said about the north London outfit in the past.

Nearly move

Back in the summer of 2017, Arsenal tried to sign Mbappe from Monaco before the talented youngster eventually joined PSG instead.

Legendary Gunners boss Arsene Wenger was very keen on the player, who hailed the Frenchman’s standing during an interview with the Telegraph in 2018. “Yes, I met with Arsene Wenger, who is a great coach,” he admitted.

“He has a great reputation here in France, he’s well-respected and knows how to develop young players. This was a real option for me.

“But, of course, Paris Saint-Germain was the main option. We weighed up the advantages and disadvantages of all the clubs but my family told me it had to be my decision and one I needed to make.