Real Madrid Line Up Sensational Swoop For Arsenal Target

Real Madrid are plotting sensational swoop for AS Monaco forward, Kylian Mbappe, according to reports.

The French youngster has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates with reports the Gunners will look to sign him in the summer transfer window as they attempt to sign reinforcements in the striking role.

Following reports that Alexis Sanchez might leave the Emirates after rejecting a new deal to extend his stay in North London, Arsenal are believed to eyeing a couple of potential replacements for the Chilean, although, Mbappe could be a player for the future.

Reports in Spanish outlet Don Balon claim that Real Madrid are set to rival the Gunners for Mbappe’s signature; the forward has been in an impressive for AS Monaco this season, scoring 13 goals in 27 games so far and was even on target against Manchester City in the Champions League.

There are suggestions that Real Madrid are looking to replace under-performing striking duo of Karim Benzema and Alvaro Morata. Benzema has manged to score just 13 goals for the Real in the current campaign while Morata has not being able to nail a starting place at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Mbappe is currently valued at £47m and his value might rise due to his rising stocks at the Ligue 1.