MANCHESTER UNITED and Liverpool could get Kylian Mbappe for just £111million next summer – but Real Madrid appear favourites for his signature.
It emerged at the weekend that the 21-year-old striker has told Paris Saint-Germain he wants to leave at the end of the season.
Kylian Mbappe appears to have his heart set on a move to Real MadridCredit: AFP
AS claim Los Blancos could get the striker for just £111m next summer
That instantly alerted a host of European big guns, with United, Liverpool, Man City and Madrid all believed to be readying their moves.
Mbappe has less than two years remaining on his contract at Parc des Princes.
And despite being valued at £400m currently, AS claims that could force PSG to sell him for the reduced price of £111m once he enters the final 12 months of his deal.
And that price would certainly enable the Premier League teams interested in the hotshot to mount a move.
However, it has also been claimed last night the star only has his heart set on joining one club.
And that is the LaLiga champions Real Madrid.
Mbappe’s admiration for compatriot Zinedine Zidane, the boss of the Bernabeu side, and his long-term ambition to play for Los Blancos are said to be key behind his decision.
And he also reportedly believes his dream of winning both the Champions League and Ballon d’Or would be more achievable with the Spanish side.
Madrid have wanted Mbappe for some time but they are prepared to play the long game to get him.
President Florentino Perez has already confirmed the impact of the coronavirus on the club’s finances, and said they must sell before any big-money arrivals.
He has already managed to shift James Rodriguez off the books to Everton.
And he continues to attempt to get Gareth Bale off the wage bill also, with United possibly plotting a swoop for the Welshman.
Madrid do not want to get into a bidding war with other clubs and will instead wait for Mbappe to declare he only wants to sign for them, which should make negatations easier.
Despite the latest speculation, PSG are not willing to let their talisman go without a fight.
And they are preparing to offer the goalscorer a new long-term contract to try and convince him to stay.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
