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Arsenal made an approach for Kylian Mbappé last summer, Arsene Wenger confirmed on Thursday.

Mbappé is one of the hottest young prospects in European football and it seems increasingly likely that he will leave Monaco in the coming months.

The Frenchman is a reported target for everyone from Ligue 1 rivals Paris Saint-Germain to the likes of Real Madrid, but his background means he will inevitably be linked with a move to Arsenal too.

It's no surprise that Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is an admirer of Mbappé, and he was absolutely glowing in his assessment of the 18-year-old when he was asked about him by a French journalist during his press conference ahead of Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final against Lincoln City.

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Wenger compared Mbappé to former Monaco and Arsenal striker Thierry Henry, saying that the two shared many similar qualities, after confirming that the Gunners had approached his former club about a move.

When asked why he had made the approach, Wenger said: "Because he has exceptional future prospects.

"His attributes remind me of a young Thierry Henry, he has the same mischievous look, the same qualities of intelligence in the way he makes his moves, and same feline qualities.

"That is why I think he is an exceptional talent for whom a superb future is promised.

"Sadly today, all these young players are under the radar of and desired by all the big clubs – I hope that the fact that everyone is already talking about him today will not handicap him in the future."

While there's no confirmation that Arsenal will go in for Mbappé again this summer, it seems highly likely based on Wenger's comments.