Arsenal have made their move, will it be enough?
Monaco’s Kylian Mbappe
Arsenal have made a staggering offer for Kylian Mbappe, according to French newspaper L’Equipe.
The report claims Arsenal’s bid is 100 million Euros – which currently equates to £87 million.
Mbappe is Europe’s most wanted young striker after a sensational season which saw him light up Ligue 1 and the Champions League.
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The 18-year-old netted 26 goals in all competitions with 15 coming in Ligue 1.
The fee would become the second highest in football history – but may not be enough to land the French sensation.
L’Equipe report there is rival interest from both Manchester City and Real Madrid.
Football Soccer – Montpellier v Monaco – French Ligue 1
The Telegraph reported last month that Monaco rejected a £103 million offer from Real.
Arsenal’s bid is described by L’Equipe as an ‘opening offer’, although it remains to be seen if it is the Gunners who improve on it or rival clubs are spurred into action.
The club’s chances of signing him are hurt by a lack of Champions League football after they finished fifth last season.
Even if futile, the reported offer is a statement of intent that Arsenal mean business after extending Arsene Wenger’s contract.
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