Arsenal fans in the Transfer Tavern have assembled early ahead of tomorrow’s huge North London derby clash with Tottenham Hotspur, which will have a huge impact on the battle for the top-four.
The Gunners have two games in hand over third-placed Liverpool and can reduce their deficit to just three points with a victory at White Hart Lane, with Jurgen Klopp’s side tackling Watford on Monday evening.
However, defeat in the derby would put Spurs on the verge of securing their first finish above Arsenal in two decades and could shatter the Gunners push for Champions League football next season.
Whatever the scenario at the end of the season, it’s clear Arsenal need significant changes next summer and the fans in the bar are hoping for a wealth of new additions- as they seek a new goalkeeper, right-back and star striker.
Arsenal are one of many sides reportedly interested in Monaco young starlet Kylian Mbappe, who has taken Europe by storm this season, and the French forward has been likened to Arsenal legend Thierry Henry.
Gunners legend Robert Pires has now discussed those comparisons and made a sensational claim ahead of the transfer window, telling Bwin he believes Mbappe will sign for Arsenal.
“The comparison is unnecessary, he’s not ready to be compared to Thierry. Mbappe is a very similar player but to compare the two players would be unfair. I hope that Kylian can follow in the footsteps of Thierry Henry, he has the same profile as Thierry – quick, strong and a great finisher – but he’s very young so I would hold off on comparisons just yet.”
“I do think Arsenal will sign him. The problem is how much. Mbappe has the potential to play for Arsenal and Wenger is the right manager to manage him. Monaco and Arsenal are very similar in clubs, so it won’t be much of a transition.”
Our landlord believes Mbappe would be the perfect recruit for Arsenal’s system but is struggling to see how the Gunners would fund a move, as he states Mbappe’s signature could cost a three-figure sum.
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