Mbappe starts alongside Olivier Giroud against England (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal fans have gone into a frenzy on Twitter after Kylian Mbappe was selected to partner Olivier Giroud up front for France in Tuesday’s friendly clash with England.

Arsene Wenger has been heavily linked with a move for the Monaco teenager and had hoped the prospect of being given a starring role along with his childhood support for the Gunners could swing the deal.

Real Madrid are believed to lead the chase for his signature, however, and reports have suggested that Wenger is increasingly resigned to missing out on the 18-year-old striker.

But that has not stopped Arsenal fans from dreaming, with many taking to Twitter to gush over the prospect of watching Mbappe at the Emirates next season…