The Frenchman dreamed of being managed by Arsene Wenger

Kylian Mbappe burst onto the scene for Monaco in the 2016/2017 campaign and helped the team to win Ligue 1 title and inspired them to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.

His outstanding form caught attention of Paris Saint-Germain and they signed him on an initial loan deal last summer that includes the option for a €180 million deal, that will make the deal permanent.

The Frenchman was very crucial for the Ligue 1 champions last term, scoring 21 goals and assisting 11 in 42 appearances in all competitions and helped his team to win the domestic treble.

The 19 year old was linked with a move to Arsenal before joining PSG but a deal never went through. He has revealed why he decided to snub a move to the Premier League giants and claimed that he dreamed of being managed by Arsene Wenger.

He told Canal+ show Au Tableau as quoted by Sky Sports: “I met with Arsene Wenger, who is a great coach. 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.

“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. It also had to be a long-term decision. So it was up to me and I decided to come here [to PSG] in order to develop.

“I dream of being managed by Arsene Wenger. He is French, he’s had a great career and now he is free because he has left Arsenal.”

Mbappe has been selected for the France World Cup squad and they played their first match of the tournament against Spain on Friday, the scoreline of the match was 3-3.

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Unai Emery labelled him as an important player

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has signed a new long term contract with the club. Although the length of his contract remains undisclosed.

The midfielder joined the Gunners from Borussia Mönchengladbach for a reported fee of £35 million. He has been a regular for the club since then, though has been criticized for his performances few times.

The 25 year old featured in all 38 Premier League games last season under Arsene Wenger, starting 37 and making a single appearance off the bench. He managed to score 3 goals and assisted 7 in 47 appearances.

“Hi Gunners, it’s Granit, I’m happy and proud to sign a new contract here for Arsenal,” Switzerland International said in a video message posted on social media. I hope for good results in the future.”

His future was reportedly uncertain following Wenger’s exit but the Premier League giants new head coach Unai Emery has indicated that he will take a central role next season and looking forward to work with him.

“I’m delighted that Granit has extended his contract with us,” Emery told Arsenal’s website as quoted by Goal.

“He’s an important member of the squad and is still young so will be able to develop even more.

“I hope he has a successful World Cup with Switzerland and comes back fit and ready for the new season.”

He has been joined by Switzerland team-mate Stefan Lichtsteiner at the Emirates this summer, and the ex-Juventus right-back said: “I’ve known Granit now for more than six or seven years, he’s just an amazing player,

“Off the pitch he is just a great person, a great character, very calm – he knows when he can joke and he knows when to concentrate. A top professional player on the pitch, great passing and just a great player.”

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The midfielder is set to join the Gunners

Arsenal endured an underwhelming season as they failed to win any silverware in Arsene Wenger’s final campaign. They finished 6th in the Premier League, reached the Carabao Cup final and the Europa League semi-final.

Unai Emery has been appointed as the new manager of the Gunners and is charged with the task of returning the club to the European elite while challenging for major honours.

The Spaniard is expected to be busy in the summer transfer window in order to strengthen the squad for next season.

One of the key areas the Gunners need to resolve is their midfield, Santi Cazaorla have left the club after his contract expired, Jack Wilshere likely to leave the club on a free agent and Aaron Ramsey’s future is still uncertain as he could be sold in order to raise funds which leaves them short in that area.

Arsenal are on the verge of signing Lucas Torreira from Sampdoria for £26.4 million according to Guardian. They have now exceeded Torreira’s release clause in order to beat Napoli to the signing and will complete the deal imminently.

The Premier League club have offered him a five-year deal and are confident that he will sign it.

The 22 year old has become a key player at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris and is ranked among the best defensive midfielders in the league. He has one Uruguay cap and was included in the World Cup squad for the tournament in Russia this summer.

The midfielder has been praised by his national teammate Luis Suarez, who has been following him.

“We played Sampdoria once,” said Suarez. “I was surprised by the young lad who had been in the middle of the park for the whole match.

“After that evening, I learned he was Uruguayan, and from that moment, I started to follow him a bit in Serie A.

“He surprised me, he’s improved a lot and been playing at a very high level.

“He came on the scene at a very young age, when it’s not at all easy to assert yourself, but he succeeded in performing at a high level.”

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The midfielder has been linked to many clubs

Arsenal midfielder’s Jack Wilshere has been linked with a move away from the Emirates as he is yet to commit to a new contract at the Emirates Stadium. He will become a free agent at the end of the month when his contract expires and could leave on a free transfer.

Wilshere, who has been at the club since 9, has made it clear that his preferred option is to stay at his boyhood club even before Arsene Wenger retired. The Frenchman has also expressed his desire to keep him at the club beyond this summer.

The 26 year old has been offered a new deal but would have to take a 25 per cent pay-cut on his £120,000-a-week wages but he is unhappy with the incentivised deal being offered.

The England International have already been linked to host of clubs like Serie A champions Juventus and Premier League new boys Wolves. There were even reports that the Turin side have offered him a 4 year contract.

He has also been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain and his representative offered him to the Ligue 1 champions. But it is highly unlikely that Thomas Tuchel will make a move for him.

It had been previously reported that newly appointed manager Unai Emery was keen to sign him up to a new deal, but the player himself wanted assurances over his role and game time.

The Gunners already have Aaron Ramsey and Granit Xhaka in the midfield and are close to signing of Lucas Torreira from Sampdoria which would create even more competition.

Wilshere recently dropped a huge hint that his Arsenal career may be over. He took to Instagram to provide an update on the situation.

The English midfielder posted the following in big bold letters as quoted by Metro: “There comes a time when you have to choose between turning the page and closing the book.”

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Unai Emery is looking to bolster his squad for next season

Arsenal endured an underwhelming season as they failed to win any silverware in Arsene Wenger’s final campaign. They finished 6th in the Premier League, reached the Carabao Cup final and the Europa League semi-final.

Unai Emery has been appointed as the new manager of the Gunners and is charged with the task of returning the club to the European elite while challenging for major honours.

The Spaniard is expected to be busy in the summer transfer window in order to strengthen the squad for next season. He has been told by the club’s board he will have to operate under a restricted transfer budget of £50 million during his first summer in charge at the Emirates.

Despite limits on what they can spend, the Premier League giants have already completed the signing of Stephan Lichtsteiner on a free transfer.  They have wasted little time having struck a deal to sign Sampdoria midfielder Lucas Torreira for £26 million.

Arsenal are also eyeing moves for Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Bernd Leno and Portugal international Gelson Martins, according to Sky Sports.

They have been handed a major boost after top target Martins terminated his contract with Sporting Lisbon. He is considered one of the biggest talents of Portugal in the last few years.

The 23 year old was a regular for the club last season, scoring 11 goals and assisting 9 in 47 appearances. His displays attracted attention from many top clubs.

There were reports earlier that the former PSG boss was interested in signing the winger as a long term replacement for Alexis Sanchez and was preparing a bid for him. But now could sign him on a free transfer, who would usually command a fee of around £30 million.

Peter Cech and David Ospina both struggled last season and the club have made signing a world class goalkeeper their priority this summer.

Leno has established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the league over the past few seasons. The English side are in advance talks with him and he is expected to cost around £25 million.

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The Gunners wants him as a long term replacement for Alexis Sanchez

Arsenal endured an underwhelming season as they failed to win any silverware in Arsene Wenger’s final campaign. They finished 6th in the Premier League, reached the Carabao Cup final and the Europa League semi-final.

Unai Emery has been appointed as the new manager of the Gunners and is charged with the task of returning the club to the European elite while challenging for major honours.

The Spaniard is expected to be busy in the summer transfer window in order to strengthen the squad for next season but has been given a budget of just £50 million.They are looking to build a squad capable of challenging for the top four again but are looking at cheap options.

Head of recruitment Sven Mislintat in overdrive seeking out bargain buys and has already completed the signing of Stephan Lichsteiner from Juventus on a free transfer.

Arsenal have been handed a major boost after top target Gelson Martins terminated his contract with Sporting Lisbon, reports Dailystar.

Martins came through the ranks of the Portuguese club and was promoted to the senior squad in the summer of 2015. He is considered one of the biggest talents of the club in the past few years.

The 23 year old was a regular for the club last season, scoring 11 goals and assisting 9 in 47 appearances. His displays attracted attention from many top clubs.

There were reports earlier that the former PSG boss was interested in signing the winger as a long term replacement for Alexis Sanchez and was preparing a bid for him. But now could sign him on a free transfer, who would usually command a fee of around £30 million.

The Portuguese outfit are in complete turmoil at present due to an ongoing spat between a number of players and club president Bruno de Carvalho. The players were attacked by 50 masked men outside their training complex last month after failing to qualify for the Champions League.

Martins along with 4 other players have asked the club to terminate their contracts and will leave on a free transfer.

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