Arsenal tipped to sign Kylian Mbappe amid Real Madrid dressing room chaos
Arsenal could launch a sensational summer bid for Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe if the Premier League side secure their first Champions League title this month.
The Gunners face Paris Saint-Germain in the upcoming European final and victory would immediately elevate their status among the continent’s elite clubs.
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit believes this newfound prestige might tempt the French World Cup winner away from the Spanish capital.
Mbappe is currently navigating his second season at the Bernabeu, where intense dressing room fractures threaten to derail the campaign.
Real Madrid’s turbulent campaign
The Spanish giants are staring down the barrel of a rare trophyless season amid reports of escalating physical confrontations.
- Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde was reportedly hospitalised this week following an altercation with Aurelien Tchouameni.
- A remarkable fan-led petition demanding the prolific attacker’s departure has amassed millions of signatures.
- Senior management are reportedly weighing up a complete dressing room overhaul to manage clashing egos.
Despite the severe off-field drama, the lightning-fast striker has maintained a flawless individual record by averaging a goal every game across all competitions.
Perez holds the key
Any potential switch to north London remains incredibly complex due to the player’s staggering £518,000-per-week wages and remaining three-year contract.
Petit suggests that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez will ultimately dictate how this extraordinary saga unfolds.
“The only way he leaves is if Florentino Perez cracks under the pressure.”
Petit told BoyleSports.
“Millions of fans have signed to say they want him to leave the club, and that could be the end for Mbappe because Florentino Perez is a political guy.”
Arsenal’s historic opportunity
Mikel Arteta’s side must first navigate their highly anticipated clash with PSG to realistically position themselves for such an ambitious acquisition.
Petit insists that conquering Europe would fundamentally transform the London outfit’s pulling power in the global market.
“If Arsenal win the Champions League for the first time then it would change the course of their history and send a strong message in the transfer market.”
However, the 1998 World Cup winner warned that personal pride might yet keep the former Parisian in Spain.
“Mbappe has a huge ego so he will probably want to stay and prove the opposite, so I don’t see him leaving Madrid unless the decision is made for him.”