LIVERPOOL still believe they can complete a shock move for Kylian Mbappe after SIX YEARS of talks with his camp, French reports say.
Mbappe’s PSG future remains in doubt after he refused an extension of the contract this summer, which expires at the end of the season.
Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal made a world record bid of £257million for Mbappe but the player had no interest in a move.
Real Madrid looked the most likely destination for the 2018 World Cup winner, who was banished to play with PSG’s B-team.
Mbappe has since returned – after summer exits for Neymar and Lionel Messi – and he has since scored 12 goals in as many matches.
But with the forward still yet to sign a new deal, which is entering its final six months, a transfer away looks increasingly more likely.
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According to L’Equipe, a contract renewal is not being ruled out but Liverpool are a club named who hope to capitalise on the situation.
The Reds tried to sign Mbappe in 2017 before he joined PSG from Monaco, with Jurgen Klopp said to have met for talks with the star.
And it is claimed the club and Mbappe’s reps have remained in contact in the period since.
But Madrid lead the race to sign the attacker.
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Mbappe’s future took a further twist following the news he could be forced to axe his own mum as his agent, according to Marca.
Under a new Fifa rule, Lamari does not have the required licence to be a registered agent.
As a result she has not been listed on the Fifa Agent Platform and cannot represent any footballer.
This applies to negotiating player contracts and collecting payment for her involvement in deals.
Lamari will not be able to obtain the relevant licence until May 2024 and will have to pass an exam first.
She also risks being reported to Fifa if she continues to serve as Mbappe’s representative, which could land both of them a hefty fine.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
