Kylian Mbappe came “very close” to joining Arsenal as a teenage wonderkid. Gills Grimandi formed part of transfer talks at the time, and the former Gunners star has told GOAL that there remains an outside chance of the Real Madrid ‘Galactico’ enhancing the French legacy in north London. A deal is not expected to be done any time soon, but nothing can be entirely ruled out.
Arsenal, having endured final heartache last season, are back in the hunt for Champions League glory in 2026-27. Gilles Grimandi has told GOAL that the Gunners could be considered the second best team in Europe at present - behind reigning kings Paris Saint-Germain and above La Liga giants Barcelona - while also answering a difficult Premier League title question.
Bayern Munich defender Jonathan Tah has issued a warning to his teammates ahead of their Champions League meeting with Arsenal, highlighting the danger posed by his long-time friend Kai Havertz. The German international believes the Gunners forward remains a misunderstood figure despite his consistent impact at the highest level.
Ezri Konsa is living the dream at Arsenal, but the boyhood supporter turned defensive anchor is far from satisfied with just playing for his favorite club. As the Gunners prepare for a massive European night, the centre-back has set his sights on the ultimate prizes in football.
A return to Arsenal for Folarin Balogun has been ruled out, but Gilles Grimandi has told GOAL why the USMNT striker could thrive in the Premier League when heading to an alternative destination. The New York native saw a move to Everton collapse during the last transfer window, but more interest in his services is expected to be shown across 2027.
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