Kylian Mbappe’s recent social media post may be the last hint that he would move to the Premier League in the January transfer window. The French footballer has become one of the biggest stars in football over the last five years.
This has sparked a lot of interest and speculation about transfers in the next transfer window. Over the past few summers, there have been rumours of Mbappe’s possible departure from the French capital, but in the end he signed a brand new contract.
This pattern could repeat itself with only six months left on his current contract, which means that teams could start discussing a pre-contract this month. Among those linked with Arsenal are Real Madrid and Premier League title rival Liverpool.
But the 25-year-old has so far quickly rejected any talks of an agreement elsewhere, so his position is still wide open. “I haven’t decided on my future yet. I haven’t decided,” he said when asked about his future. “Nobody is talking about my position within the club, it’s not a topic.”
But that will not stop the rumours from persisting, which could mean that his situation will be monitored many times in the coming months. The possibility of Arsenal landing the striker seems unlikely due to the sheer cost of his salary and signing bonuses without even paying a transfer fee.
However, this does not mean that it cannot happen, as the Gunners need to improve their attacking line and the options available to them. Mbappe may have hinted at a transfer and his ambitions by posting on social media, which could prompt a transfer in the coming months.
Posting a photo of himself with the Trophee Des Champions, the French equivalent of the Community Shield, he wrote: “Hungry for more.” This suggests that if a transfer is in sight, it should include the promise of trophies in the future, including a Premier League title.
Whether Arsenal will be able to guarantee this is not yet known, but it could prove to be an important decision-making factor in the final months of his contract.