Tag: Kylian Mbappe

Lyon's French forward #10 Alexandre Lacazette takes a shot during the French L1 football match between Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon) and LOSC (Lille) at the Groupama stadium in Lyon, central eastern France on November 26, 2023. (Photo by ARNAUD FINISTRE/AFP via Getty Images)

32yo former Gunner on track for Olympics u21 call-up

France u21 assistant manager Gael Clichy has confirmed that Alexandre Lacazette is on their list of potential representatives for the summer Olympics.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring during the Portuguese League football match between Rio Ave FC and Sporting CP at the Rio Ave FC - Dos Arcos stadium in Vila do Conde, on February 25, 2024. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images)

Is €100m Viktor Gyökeres heading to Arsenal?

Arsenal target Viktor Gyökeres is on fire in Portugal. Can the €100m striker solve the Gunners' attacking problems? Is his price tag justified?
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 13: Rodrygo of Real Madrid prepares for the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between RB Leipzig and Real Madrid CF at Red Bull Arena on February 13, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Real Madrid star makes decision amid Arsenal and Liverpool interest

Real Madrid's young winger Rodrygo prioritises staying at the club despite interest from Premier League giants and the potential arrival of Kylian Mbappé.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 13: Rodrygo of Real Madrid prepares for the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between RB Leipzig and Real Madrid CF at Red Bull Arena on February 13, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Arsenal contact Real Madrid about 15-goal 23yo winger

Arsenal are among several Premier League clubs reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes, according to Spanish outlet Cadena Ser. The 23-year-old Brazilian...
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres reacts during the UEFA Europa League last 32 second leg football match between Sporting CP and BSC Young Boys at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on February 22, 2024. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Big Arsenal spends, uncertain returns, and departures on the horizon: Transfer roundup

Arsenal's transfer plans in flux! Missed Mbappé domino effect & Biereth loan uncertainty. Will €100m+ Lisbon stars join? Ramsdale's future shaky. Get all the latest Arsenal transfer news & rumours!
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 13: Rodrygo of Real Madrid prepares for the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between RB Leipzig and Real Madrid CF at Red Bull Arena on February 13, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Arsenal learn Rodrygo’s price tag amid potential clearout at Real Madrid

Real Madrid's €100-120 million price tag on Rodrygo could see the Brazilian winger on his way out. Could the Gunners be the ones to snatch him up?
France's defender WIlliam Saliba arrives in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on November 13, 2023 as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament qualifying matches. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

William Saliba could miss start of 24/25 season for Arsenal

Arsenal risk losing William Saliba for the start of next season due to his potential involvement in the Olympics. Will Henry's France call-up disrupt Arsenal's plans?
Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #07 Kylian Mbappe reacts during the French Cup (Coupe de France) quarter-final football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and OGC Nice at the Parc des Princes stadium, in Paris, on March 13, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Kylian Mbappe hints at Real Madrid move, laughs off Arsenal

Kylian Mbappe playfully dismisses Arsenal move, fueling speculation about a Real Madrid transfer. Did he just reveal his future?
NAPLES, ITALY: Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli during the UEFA Champions League match between SCC Napoli and SC Braga at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on December 12, 2023. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

PSG eye Arsenal striker target as Mbappe replacement

Paris Saint-Germain are eyeing Victor Osimhen as a potential replacement for Kylian Mbappe, providing serious competition for Arsenal and Chelsea.
Lyon's French forward #10 Alexandre Lacazette reacts after missing a goal opportunity during the French L1 football match between Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon) and LOSC (Lille) at the Groupama stadium in Lyon, central eastern France on November 26, 2023. (Photo by ARNAUD FINISTRE/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Arsenal striker’s form dips so much he could be sold

Olympique Lyonnais considers selling former Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette and Corentin Tolisso amidst Ligue 1 struggles, with Lacazette's future at Lyon uncertain.
PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 30: A general view of the Ballon D'Or trophy at the 67th Ballon D'Or Ceremony at Theatre Du Chatelet on October 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Ballon d’Or results

3 Arsenal players, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, and Aaron Ramsdale, were up for the Ballon d'Or. The nominations reflect their contributions to Arsenal's Premier League 2022/2023 campaign.
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Arsenal owner talks Kylian Mbappe

Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke, known for his rare football commentary, weighs in on the Saudi Arabian league's influence, Kylian Mbappe's potential move, and Arsenal's recent transfers.
Lyon's French forward Alexandre Lacazette celebrates after winning the French L1 football match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and Montpellier Herault SC at The Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France on May 7, 2023. (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE / AFP) (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE/AFP via Getty Images)

Lacazette scores 4 for 28 in 35 to rival Mbappe

4-goal-haul sees Alexandre Lacazette briefly claim Ligue 1 top scorer from Kylian Mbappe, highlighting former Arsenal man's resurgence in French football.
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Why Kylian Mbappe turned down a move to Arsenal

Kylian Mbappe opted to join Paris Saint-Germain over Arsenal in 2017, with the French media reporting that the Champions League played a significant role.
England's forward #17 Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between England and Senegal at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha on December 4, 2022.(Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka buzzing after England 3-0 win

Bukayo Saka scored his third World Cup goal as England brushed Senegal aside on Sunday night to set up a showdown with France in the quarter-finals and the Arsenal man couldn't have been happier after the final whistle.
Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard comes on as a substitute during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 30, 2021. (Photo by Shaun Botterill / POOL / AFP)

€100m needed: Real Madrid fire sale set to help Arsenal

Real Madrid want to raise funds this summer for major signings, opening the door for Arsenal to turn their two loans into permanent deals.
Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Kylian MBappe (C) shakes hands of Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish head coach Unai Emery during a training session in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, west of Paris, on November 28, 2017 on the eve of the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Troyes. / AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE

Unai Emery tips former player to sign for Real Madrid

Unai Emery has tipped Kylian Mbappe to sign for Real Madrid as Arsenal fans remember the days we were once linked with him

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Kylian Mbappe deserves the Ballon d’Or this year

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang thinks Kylian Mbappe deserves to win the Ballon d'Or this year, despite rumours that Luka Modric will lift the award.
NUREMBERG, GERMANY - OCTOBER 20: Reiss Nelson of 1899 Hoffenheim runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Nuernberg and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at Max-Morlock-Stadion on October 20, 2018 in Nuremberg, Germany. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Only 1 teenager in Europe’s top-five leagues is scoring more than Reiss Nelson

Kylian Mbappe is the only teenager in Europe's top-five leagues to score more than Arsenal's Reiss Nelson so far this season.

Aubameyang judges his speed against Mbappe, Salah and Ronaldo

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang admits he likes to compare his pace against the fastest players in Europe, including Kylian Mbappe, Mohamed Salah and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Why was Arsene Wenger so desperate to spend €100m on a star player?

Tight. Stingy. Stubborn. Just three of the insults thrown at Arsene Wenger during his time at Arsenal, but his behaviour in the last few transfer windows before he left was more than a little odd, so what was going on?

Mbappe: Arsenal was a real option for me but I chose PSG

Kylian Mbappe admits he strongly considered a move to Arsenal last summer, evaluating all the advantages and disadvantages before eventually deciding on Paris Saint-Germain.

Mbappe: Emery made me more decisive – he’s a great coach

Kylian Mbappe has defended Unai Emery over Paris Saint-Germain's early Champions League exit, and credited the coach with making him more decisive on a personal level.

No Arsenal players make top 50 for transfer value increases

Not one Arsenal player made the CIES Football Observatory's top 50 players for transfer value increase in the last six months, whilst other Premier League stars topped the list.

Arsenal and Man Utd on alert with PSG open to selling Guedes

Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly set to battle it out for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Goncalo Guedes, who has been put up for sale this month.

Wenger loses chief scout Rowley after 35 years

Arsenal scout Steve Rowley is set to leave the club after 35 years of service, according to latest reports.

Lacazette: France have the ingredients to win the World Cup

Alexandre Lacazette thinks the French national side have the ingredients to go all the way in the 2018 World Cup in Russia next summer.

Draxler will be free to leave PSG in January

Julian Draxler will be free to leave Paris Saint-Germain in January, according to reports in Spain.

PSG president reveals why Mbappe rejected Arsenal and Real Madrid

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has explained why Kylian Mbappe chose PSG over Arsenal and Real Madrid. 

Wenger reveals he tried to sign Mbappé twice

Arsène Wenger tried to sign Kylian Mbappé both last summer and this summer while he was still at Monaco.

How Kylian Mbappé fits into Arsène Wenger’s ‘nearly signed’ XI

Earlier this week Arsène Wenger talked about how close Arsenal came to signing Kylian Mbappé in the summer of 2016. We're looking at how Mbappé features in the best side of players Wenger almost signed.

Julian Draxler wanted Barcelona move over Arsenal

Julian Draxler told his Germany teammates that he was holding out for a move to Barcelona this summer, according to reports.
France's forward Kylian Mbappe gives the thumbs-up as he arrives at the French national football team training base in Clairefontaine on August 28, 2017. (FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images)

Mbappe reveals why he turned down Arsenal

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé says that moving to England and Arsenal was never an option that he seriously considered this summer.
France's forward Kylian Mbappe gives the thumbs-up as he arrives at the French national football team training base in Clairefontaine on August 28, 2017. (FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images)

Wenger: We were close to signing Mbappe

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Arsenal were close to signing Kylian Mbappe last year.
Caen's French midfielder Thomas Lemar reacts during the French L1 football match between Nantes and Caen on April 5, 2015 at the Beaujoire stadium in Nantes, western France. AFP PHOTO / JEAN-SEBASTIEN EVRARD (Photo credit should read JEAN-SEBASTIEN EVRARD/AFP/Getty Images)

Lemar could have joined Arsenal if Mbappé joined Man City

Monaco winger Thomas Lemar may have moved to Arsenal or Liverpool if former teammate Kylian Mbappé had moved to Manchester City, according to reports in Spain.
France's forward Kylian Mbappe gives the thumbs-up as he arrives at the French national football team training base in Clairefontaine on August 28, 2017. (FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images)

Mbappe reveals why he joined Paris Saint-Germain

Kylian Mbappe has revealed why he decided to join Paris Saint-Germain from AS Monaco in the summer, with Arsenal having been keen on his signature.

Wenger reveals Arsenal couldn’t afford Mbappé

Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger admitted on French TV that Paris Saint-Germain's £166m signing of Kylian Mbappé was simply too high for the Gunners to match.

Wenger: Mbappé could be the next Pelé

Arsène Wenger claims that Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappé "could be the next Pelé", after the 18-year-old got his move to Paris Saint-Germain.

Guillem Balague reveals why Arsenal missed out on Monaco’s Kylian Mappe

Football expert, Guillem Balague, claims that Arsenal missed out on Monaco striker, Kylian Mbappe, because his family wanted the club to pay €7-8m in commission for him to move there.

Monaco may still sell Lemar before the window closes

Monaco may yet still sell Thomas Lemar in the last few days of the summer transfer window, according to latest reports in France.