Arsene Wenger believes 18-year-old French prodigy Kylian Mbappe can be the next Pele, adding there are no limits to the teenager's ability.

The Monaco attacker sealed a transfer deadline day loan move to Paris Saint-Germain, with the option of the transfer becoming permanent for £162million.

Mbappe shot to prominence last season, scoring 26 goals in 44 appearances as Monaco clinched Ligue 1 glory and progressed to the Champions League semi-final.

His fine form had him linked with every major club in Europe - including Arsenal.

Mbappe secured a deadline day move to PSG (
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Speaking on French TV show Telefoot, Wenger said: "Mbappe could be (the next) Pele. There are no limits to how far he can go."

Wenger also confirmed Arsenal will 'come back for Thomas Lemar' following the Gunners' failed €100million deadline day attempt.

The north Londoners made a huge offer for the 21-year-old to cover the possible departure of Alexis Sanchez, but time was against both Manchester City and Arsenal.

Wenger watched Mbappe and Lemar play for France on Thursday (
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Wenger not only confirmed that a club-record bid for the winger was made, and that they will try to sign the winger again.

"€100m for Lemar? Yes all true, I wanted him," said the Arsenal boss. "He decided to stay at Monaco. We will come back for him."

Thomas Lemar bagged a brace for France on Thursday (
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On financial fair play rules, Wenger added: "I wanted FFP initially. But now I think it should be scrapped. You shouldn't have a rule that cannot be imposed."

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