Arsenal Pursue PSG Defender Mbemba on Free Transfer
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- Arsenal have made an approach to sign PSG youth defender Emmanuel Mbemba on a free transfer after his contract expires end of June.
- PSG offered Mbemba a new contract, but he is open to moving, with training compensation of just over £150,000.
- Mbemba was told he would go out on a European loan until January 2027 to secure a UK work permit.
- Arsenal view Mbemba as a long‑term left‑back option, despite his experience as a centre‑back in PSG’s youth ranks.
- Mbemba captained PSG’s under‑19 side to French Youth Cup victory and is a France youth international.
Why it matters: Arsenal gain a promising young defender for negligible cost, with only £150k training compensation, while PSG lose a potential first‑team prospect. Securing Mbemba bolsters Arsenal’s depth at left‑back and reduces future transfer spending.
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