Mikel Arteta Gives Telling Answer When Asked Whether Kylian Mbappe Can Join Arsenal

• Mikel Arteta gave a refreshing answer when asked about Kylian Mbappe
• The Frenchman is almost guaranteed to leave PSG in the summer
• Mbappe will not commit to a new deal and will leave Paris as a free agent

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta gave a cheeky answer when asked about the possibility of Kylian Mbappe joining the North London club.

Earlier this week, the 25-year-old French superstar dropped a bombshell as he informed PSG of his intention to leave the club once his contract runs out.

This fresh development has inevitably led to speculations on where Mbappe could go next, with several Premier League clubs rumoured to be interested.

The Mbappe question was brought to Arteta during his pre-Burnley press conference on Friday, February 16, and the Arsenal boss admitted it was fluttering that the North London club was in the conversation.

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"When there is a player of that calibre, we always have to be in that conversation," he said, per Sky Sports.

Arteta, however, admitted there were other clubs that were in a better position to sign the 2018 World Cup winner, adding, "But it looks in a different way, that's what I would say..."

Other clubs interested in Mbappe

In the Premier League, Liverpool is another strong contender to sign Mbappe, but Arsenal could have the edge because of Thierry Henry’s ties to the club, according to a report in The Independent.

“That is in part a question of legacy, too, since it appeals to the player to follow Thierry Henry. This appreciation for history and legends had been the sort of thinking that once guided his career plan.” The report states.

The Gunners are, however, unlikely to make a move on a player of Mbappe’s calibre for several reasons, including Financial Fair Play concerns.

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For Mbappe, the most plausible destination remains Real Madrid, who have been courting him for years in a saga that has had sensational twists.

Barcelona superstar could replace Mbappe at PSG

Meanwhile, latest reports suggest PSG are already planning for life after Mbappe.

As Sports Brief reported, the French giants are looking at Barcelona ace Gavi as a potential replacement.

The 19-year-old is a former Golden Boy winner and comes highly rated.