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Kylian Mbappe gives 'personal approval' as Arsenal face transfer frustration

Arsenal look set for disappointment in the race for Seko Fofana, with Kylian Mbappe giving his personal approval for Paris Saint-Germain to make a move for the midfielder.

The Gunners have already strengthened their midfield this summer with the addition of Portuguese talent Fabio Vieira. They could yet make more additions, though, with Fofana and Leicester City's Youri Tielemans among those linked with a switch.

Fofana is in high demand, with Newcastle United potentially returning for the Ivorian international after missing out in January. However, the two English clubs could fall short in their efforts to bring the Lens man back to the Premier League thanks to the input of influential Paris Saint-Germain forward Mbappe.

Fofana started his professional career with Manchester City, but wasn't given any first-team opportunities by then-manager Manuel Pellegrini. The midfielder spent a season on loan with Fulham in 2014-15, but has been with Lens since 2020 after establishing himself in Serie A with Udinese.

The 27-year-old was an ever-present in Ligue 1 last season, scoring eight times, and has been in high demand. However, Mbappe's influence could prove telling.

France international forward Mbappe opted to stay in Paris despite interest from Real Madrid, agreeing terms over a bumper new deal. The former Monaco star is expected to have an input in Les Parisens' transfer business as part of his new deal and, according to L'Equipe (via Get French Football News ), the forward and his father Wilfrid have been "positive" about PSG adding Fofana to their ranks.

According to the same report, Lens could demand as much as €40m (£34.4m) for Fofana, who was a youth international for France before declaring for Cote d'Ivoire.

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