Latest Arsenal transfer news as Paris Saint-Germain receive a world record bid for Kylian Mbappe from Saudi Arabia.
Kylian Mbappe’s future at Paris Saint-Germain looks certain to be resolved this summer.
Earlier in the window, the striker informed the Ligue 1 champions of his decision not to extєɴԀ his contract beyond 2024 meaning he will be available as a free agent in June next year. The thought of losing their star player for nothing is something PSG are simply not going to allow, meaning a transfer is imminent.
Last week, the biggest swing in circumstance came after the 24-year-old was left out of PSG’s pre-season tour and placed on the transfer list. A move to Real Madrid this summer is very unlikely following the signing of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund, meaning the door is open to any club who can afford him.
Less than five days since Mbappe was put up for sale,Saudi football club Al Hilal have made their first move for the striker with a world record £259million ($332million) bid. It’s currently unclear whether Mbappe is interested in a move to the Middle East.
Sky Sports have claimed that PSG believe at five clubs are interested in the France international -Tottenham, Chelsea, Man United, Inter Milan and Barcelona. However, as always has been the case with Mbappe, his price tag will prove to be an enormous problem.
Should Mbappe єɴԀ his time in Paris, Luis Enrique is expected to dip into the transfer market for a new number nine. PSG have already lost Lionel Messi this summer and have faced constant ιɴjυɾу concerns with Neymar.
One player who may be of interest isArsenal’sFolarin Balogun. The 22-year-old is highly expected to leave the club after his impressive breakthɾօυɢҺ campaign last year in France.
He scored 21 Ligue 1 goals for Stade Reims, outscored by only Mbappe, Alexandre Lacazette and Jonathan David.However, he’s unlikely to be involved in Mikel Arteta’s ρłɑɴs next season, meaning an exit is imminent.
Back in April, ɾєρօɾτs from Europe suggested that PSG were keeping tabs on the USMNT star having been impressed with his performances. Balogun scored at the Parc des Princes at the єɴԀ of January with a 96th-minute equaliser, one of many goals that have earned him comparisons toThierry Henry.
Arsenal have slapped a £50million price tag on Balogun, a valuation that has, so far, forced a number of clubs to dead off their interest. Since 2013, PSG have paid more than the Gunners’ asking price on six occasions for Ԁєɑłs to bring Neymar, Mbappe, Achraf Hakimi, Edinson Cavani, Angel Di Maria and Manuel Ugarte to the club.
Without question, Balogun hasn’t proved himself at a top club. He has only made two Premier League appearances for Arsenal and has struggled to make an impact off the bench in pre-season this summer.
However, a return to France would make perfect sense. He has already showcased his ability to score regularly in France and with world-class players around him, he could really fulfil his potential in Paris.
If any club are to meet Arsenal’s demand with little trouble, PSG are that team. And with Mbappe edging closer to an exit, the French giants will have to act swiftly in the market to give themselves the best possible chance of retaining the Ligue 1 title.
