Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits interest in Kylian Mbappe but put off by £100million price-tag
The young Frenchman is one of the hottest properties in Europe after netting 21 goals in 25 appearances this season
ARSENE WENGER has admitted he is interested in Kylian Mbappe - but the £100million price-tag is putting him off.
Monaco wonderkid Mbappe, 18, has got the attention of Europe's elite after scoring 21 goals in 25 appearances this season.
And the Arsenal boss admitted he was looking at the young Frenchman but a deal would be difficult with the massive price-tag on his head.
Wenger told SFR Sport: "Of course [we're targeting Mbappe].
"It would be hypocritical and a lie to say we're not following him.
"But he's perhaps already in the category of clubs who perhaps have more financial potential than us."
Mbappe became the first player to score in all of his first four knock-out matches — home and away against both Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund.
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But it seems City have already have been put off by the mammoth fee while rivals United and Chelsea are both still interested.
Real Madrid are the front-runners for the striker who has been compared to Arsenal legend Thierry Henry.
They are reportedly readying a huge £85m offer plus add-ons.
Pascal Boisseau, a representative of the France international, told L’Equipe: "There are only four clubs in the world that can afford him today: Barca [Barcelona], Real [Madrid], [Manchester] City and United.
"Leaving this summer would be the worst thing that could happen to him. It's not a good year.
"Today he is flying, there is not a young man of his level. But, even if he is less good next season, Monaco will have offers at €100m [£84m] also."