“Why Not?” – Arteta On Kylian Mbappé Joining Arsenal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has added gasoline to the fire in the flurry of rumors surrounding Kylian Mbappé, by showing interest in the French phenomenon even though it appears he already knows where he will end up.

When Arteta spoke up about the possibility of buying Mbappé, he showed hope as well as a sense of reality. “When there is a player of that calibre, we always have to be in that conversation,” Arteta said, referring to Mbappé’s extraordinary skill and irresistible charm.

Though he did agree that the situation “looks in a different way,” implying that Mbappé might decide to go somewhere else.

Still, Arteta’s position is unwavering. When questioned about Arsenal’s involvement in the chase of Mbappé, he responded, “Why not?” The desire for perfection is limitless for Arteta, and Mbappé joining Arsenal would certainly increase the team’s prestige and competitiveness.

Arteta elucidated his involvement in the transfer discussions, acknowledging their intricate nature. “I am not involved,” he said, making it clear that talks over Mbappé’s possible move are mostly managed by the Arsenal hierarchy, which includes the club’s shareholders and Technical Director Edu. But Arteta reaffirmed his unshakable dedication to putting together the greatest club he could, stressing how crucial it is to get elite players in order to succeed on the field. [CONTINUE READING HERE]