Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé has told club officials he wants to be sold next summer with a move to the Premier League or La Liga.
The 21-year-old, who cost PSG £165million in 2018, will have just one year left on his contract at the end of the current campaign, and there is no chance the French side will let him go on a free transfer. I will allow you to go. If he refuses to sign the new contract.
PSG desperate to keep him / Linnea Rheborg/Getty Images
PSG have made him several contract offers, but according to The Times, Mbappé has made it clear he does not intend to sign new terms and has told club director Leonardo to prepare for his departure. 12 months time has been given.
Out of respect for the club, he wants to give PSG plenty of opportunity to recoup their investment in him, and while recouping the full £165m could be a tall order, there are a handful of parties willing to part with big money. Will be willing. Sign it.
The leading candidates are Real Madrid, who have been planning a ‘Project Mbappé’ for years. Just as they did with Eden Hazard, they have urged Mbappé to enter the final year of his contract, allowing them to save the day with a ‘cut-price’ bid.
Real has planned for the moment/Dennis Doyle/Getty Images
Los Blancos haven’t spent a penny this summer in response to the coronavirus outbreak, so they’ll be hoping next summer there’s plenty of room to finally land their dream target.
However, he is expected to face competition from Barcelona, who could well face the prospect of replacing Lionel Messi next summer. The Argentine is officially out of contract at the end of the season, and by the sounds of it, he may not be too keen on signing an extension.
Away from Spain, Liverpool will likely attract their own speculation. The front line of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah turns 29 this season and could well be sold if bigger offers come in, to free up funds to sign a younger option like Mbappé. .
Mbappe makes his admiration for Liverpool clear / David Ramos / Getty Images
Mbappé has regularly spoken of his admiration for Liverpool, praising both the players and manager Jurgen Klopp in the past, while the Reds’ recent switch to Nike has fueled speculation of a move for the Frenchman. What is it.
Finally, someone close to Mbappé put the Manchester United name in the ring. The Red Devils have (so far) been frustrated in their attempts to sign Jadon Sancho this summer, while they are one of the few expensive clubs with the financial backing to sign his World Cup-winning teammate Paul Pogba. Complete the deal to team up with Superstar.
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