Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made a bold statement regarding the club's position in the transfer market, particularly concerning the potential acquisition of Kylian Mbappe, who is set to leave PSG. Arteta emphasized that Arsenal should always be 'in the conversation' when it comes to signing players of Mbappe's caliber, despite indications that Mbappe is likely to join Real Madrid. Arteta's stance, 'Why not?', reflects his openness to discussing top talent like Mbappe and he humorously noted, 'You know?!' 😄, when questioned about Mbappe's expected move. He clarified that while he personally is not involved in the early stages of such discussions, the responsibility may lie with Edu and the club's owners. He further asserted the importance of Arsenal competing for the best talent to become the best team, highlighting the club's appeal by stating that 'everybody wants to play for us'. The club's interest in Mbappe is symbolized by the 🔴⚪️ colors, underscoring Arsenal's ambition in the transfer market.
'Everybody wants to play for Arsenal' Mikel Arteta on Arsenal's interest in Kylian Mbappé 🗣️ https://t.co/U9dGe05eH9
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal should always be “in the conversation” to sign superstars such as Kylian Mbappé and claims that “everyone wants to play” for his team Read the full story ⬇️ https://t.co/192HnYKpNo
🔴⚪️ Arteta on Arsenal to be in conversation for Kylian Mbappé: “Why not?”. “If we want to be the best team, we are going to need the best talent & the best players”. “I am not involved. Maybe Edu and the owners are, I’m not in those conversations until the last stage”. https://t.co/mOdWFaDPYn
Mikel Arteta demands Arsenal join Kylian Mbappe transfer race and says ‘everybody wants to play for us’ https://t.co/Hq7FZVGOcq https://t.co/Hq7FZVGOcq
Arsenal must be ‘in the conversation’ for Kylian Mbappé, says Mikel Arteta https://t.co/i2GIHbKHYk
Arteta says Arsenal should be competing to sign the game's top stars like Kylian Mbappe - but admitted the Frenchman appears destined to join Real Madrid. Story: https://t.co/7gtWxefEiO
🔴⚪️ Would you be interested in Kylian Mbappé even if we already know where he’s going? Arteta: “You know?!”. 😄 “When there is a player of that calibre, we always have to be in that conversation, but as you said, it looks in a different way”. 👀🇫🇷 https://t.co/531UmNpoVa
Mikel Arteta followed up on saying Arsenal should be in the conversation for players like Kylian Mbappe by saying: “Why not? If we want to be the best team, we are going to need the best talent and the best players, that is for sure.” More fresh quotes ⬇️ https://t.co/giXefj5XPm
'In the conversation' - Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta makes bold Kylian Mbappe admission with star to leave PSG https://t.co/Tydt9pLC1K
Arteta on whether Arsenal are interested in Mbappe, given it appears he's likely to sign for Real Madrid: "When there is a player of that calibre, we always have to be in the conversation but as you say it looks in a different way."