Arsene Wenger and Ivan Gazidis were pictured walking the streets of Nice this week.
Arsene Wenger has been pictured in Nice as speculation grows that Arsenal are ready to make a second bid for Kylian Mbappe.
Wenger was spotted walking the streets of the south of France city along with Arsenal chief executive, Ivan Gazidis.
Nice is just a short journey from Monaco and Arsenal fans on Twitter are hoping the pictures suggest a renewed move for the 18-year-old striker is in the offing.
As reported by the Telegraph's Jason Burt earlier this month, Arsenal have already had a £87m bid rejected by Monaco but there are suggestions the north London club would be prepared to increase their offer.
Kylian Mbappe has become one of the brightest young talents in Europe CREDIT: AFP
Arsenal would face stiff competition from Real Madrid who had a £105m bid turned down last month.
Wenger is hoping to make two major signings this summer and hopes he can persuade Mbappe that a move to the Emirates would be best for ongoing development.
So Arsene Wenger is behind me at dinner. Not sure if I should mention the new contract....
Wenger and Gazidis spotted in Nice yesterday.
Although the pictures surfaced online on Monday, it's thought they were taken over the weekend - although the motive for Wenger and Gazidis' trip remains unclear.
Mbappe has quickly become one of Europe's most coveted players this season after scoring 26 goals in 44 appearances to help Monaco win the French league and reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.
Now Arsene's signed, who should Arsenal sign?
The France international sent Arsenal fans into a minor frenzy on Tuesday morning after 'liking' a tweet calling for the Gunners to sign the striker.
"Now is the time for Arsenal to submit a double bid for Kylian Mbappe and Alexandre Lacazette.
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