In 2016, Arsenal pursued football star Kylian Mbappe but missed out due to Tottenham’s interference.
– Arsenal pursued Mbappe when he was 17 years old.
– They held talks with Mbappe and his parents and invited him to visit their training ground.
– Unfortunately, the timing was bad, as it coincided with a string of defeats and an important game against Spurs.
– Former Arsenal scout Gilles Grimandi revealed that Mbappe declined the project and signed a new deal with Monaco.

This was not the first time Grimandi tried to sign Mbappe, having approached him at 14 years old, but he declined. Mbappe later admitted he was tempted to join Arsenal but chose to stay in France for his development.

It’s a missed opportunity for Arsenal, thanks to unfortunate timing and interference from their rivals, Tottenham. Who knows how things could have turned out without Tottenham in the picture!

That’s today’s insight into football, where small things can have a big impact. Stay tuned for more transfer news and updates.