The former Togo international looked set for a glittering career in north London having signed from Monaco and initially shown the potential to be able to fill the boots of Thierry Henry.

"I didn't find Thierry Henry, let's say I recommended him to Arsenal ... "This is definitely the case when we [Tottenham] signed Gareth Bale when he was 17 and Luka Modric.

Thierry Henry’s move to MLS left an indelible mark on the league. He elevated the quality of play, inspired a new generation ...

Wenger tried to lure Mbappe to Arsenal before his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain but, the rising star remained in his homeland, noting another near miss for the Gunners. Mbappe broke through at AS ...