Alan Shearer has backed Mbappe to thrive in the Premier League should he join a side in England.
Shearer also joked that the only club who could sign Kylian is Newcastle.
The PSG Superstar has been linked to a move to England with Champions Elect Liverpool said to be the front-runners.
Mbappe has had no shortage of success having already won the World Cup with France and seven trophies with PSG.
Shearer when asked which French striker he would like to see play in England, the Premier League’s all time top scorer told Canal+:“I would very much like Kylian Mbappe to come. With his skill, the confidence he has in someone so young, and all the goals he scores, that would be a big plus for the Premier League.”
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“I only see one club for him, it’s Newcastle of course.”, Shearer joked when asked about which club he could see the Frenchman play.
The 49 year old was also asked who his pick is from the French strikers currently plying their trade in England, he said: “I’m an admirer of Olivier Giroud.”
“He brings a lot to the team and knows how to make others play. I know he hasn’t been used much this season, but as soon as he played, he performed well.”
As for the best French striker of all time, Shearer has no doubt it’s Henry as he praised the former Arsenal forward: “When I played against him, it was a match in a match. I didn’t want him to score and he didn’t want me to score. I didn’t want his team to win, but I respected him very much.
“In addition, he has the title of top scorer more than me. So huge respect for him. He was a fantastic footballer.”
