Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe is reportedly willing to join Arsenal because of one player.

As reported by The Independent, Mbappe would be open to signing for Arsenal but the Gunners aren’t prepared to break their financial strategy in order to facilitate a deal.

The same situation applies to Liverpool, who didn’t make an offer for the France star when Mbappe’s wider circle reached out to them last year.

Mbappe has been heavily linked with a switch to Real Madrid but a move has yet to be finalised. 

Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe is willing to join Arsenal because of one player

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are unwilling to break their financial strategy to sign Mbappe

Mbappe would be willing to join Arsenal as it would mean following in the footsteps of legendary fellow Frenchman Thierry Henry.

Henry scored a club record 228 goals for the Gunners and was a key part of the club’s famous Invincibles side that won the Premier League title in 2003-04 without losing a single game.

Mbappe has often been compared to Henry throughout is career, with both players having made their senior breakthrough at Monaco. 

During his time at PSG, Mbappe has scored a hugely impressive 242 goals in 289 appearances. 

Mbappe’s entourage reportedly have doubts regarding Real Madrid’s contract offer.

Real proposal for Mbappe is believed to be less than what the offered when they previously attempted to sign him in 2022.

Mbappe would be willing to join Arsenal to follow in the footsteps of legend Thierry Henry