Kylian Mbappe wants Arsenal transfer to become next Thierry Henry

Kylian Mbappe would ‘willingly join’ Arsenal because it would allow him to follow in the footsteps of his hero Thierry Henry, according to reports.

Arsenal have explored a deal for the 25-year-old France international after his potential move to Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain hit a stumbling block.

Mbappe, widely considered as one of the best strikers in world football, is seeking a new challenge and has long been linked with a switch to the Spanish capital.

But the player and his entourage are not satisfied with Real’s current offer and time is running out as Mbappe sees his PSG contract expire this summer.