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Long-term Liverpool target is open to making Arsenal switch

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By Shrishh Attavar

Liverpool target Kylian Mbappe is open to joining Arsenal

Kylian Mbappe is open to a move to Arsenal because it would allow him to follow in his idol Thierry Henry’s footsteps. The 25-year-old has entered the final months of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, with his current deal expiring in the summer. Real Madrid remain expected to revive their interest in the forward, who turned down their advances in 2022 and 2023, while Liverpool see themselves constantly linked.

Recent reports suggest that Mbappe is considering a switch, including a move to the Premier League. According to The Independent via ECHO, Arsenal are the English club that Mbappe would ‘willingly join’. However, Liverpool and Arsenal would both have serious reservations about breaking their wage structure for Mbappe.

Liverpool’s perspective on Kylian Mbappe’s potential move to Arsenal would likely involve careful consideration of their own transfer strategy and financial constraints, as earlier mentioned. While Mbappe’s talent and potential impact on the pitch are undeniable, Liverpool, like Arsenal, would have reservations about breaking their wage structure to accommodate such a high-profile signing.

Liverpool target Kylian Mbappe is open to joining Arsenal.
Liverpool target Kylian Mbappe open to a move to Arsenal.

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While Mbappe would undoubtedly bolster Liverpool’s attacking options and potentially elevate the team to even greater heights, the financial implications of such a move would need careful evaluation.

Additionally, Liverpool’s transfer policy under Jurgen Klopp has often prioritised team harmony and cohesion over individual star power. That policy has yielded amazing results for the Reds and it remains likely that we shall incorporate the same policy in the post-Jurgen Klopp era as well. While Mbappe’s arrival would undoubtedly bring excitement and anticipation, the club may also consider the potential impact on team dynamics and the existing balance within the squad.

Ultimately, while Liverpool may remain intrigued by the prospect of signing a player of Mbappe’s calibre, they would likely approach any potential deal with caution, weighing the benefits against the financial and strategic considerations that come with such a significant investment.

Liverpool target Kylian Mbappe is open to joining Arsenal.
Arsenal and Liverpool are the Premier League clubs Kylian Mbappe could join. Image: Football365.

While Mbappe’s arrival would undoubtedly generate excitement and anticipation among Liverpool supporters, the club must weigh the potential benefits against the financial realities and strategic considerations. Breaking the wage structure to accommodate Mbappe’s salary demands could have ramifications beyond the immediate impact on the pitch, potentially disrupting the club’s carefully balanced financial model.

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It is true that we need to look for a superstar attacker to replace Mohamed Salah in the long term, but was Mo already an established world-beater when he first joined the Reds? He became one at Liverpool. That should be the model the Reds must continue to stick by. And as far as Mbappe is concerned, only time will tell whether or not he joins the Reds.