KYLIAN MBAPPE has sparked talk of a move to Liverpool after piling praise on “ruthless” Kop boss Jurgen Klopp.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward, 21, has been in unbelievable form in the past few seasons and is now on the radar of some of Europe’s top clubs.
Kylian Mbappe has piled praise on Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool have been linked with a move for Mbappe in recent monthsCredit: AFP or licensors
Real Madrid are thought to be leading the race, but Mbappe has fuelled speculation of a move to Anfield.
Mbappe told the Mirror: “This season, Liverpool have been a machine in the Premier League.
“They have made winning look easy but the truth is that it is never easy.
“Performances like they have been having don’t just happen.
“To be as ruthless as they have been would come from lots of hard work in training and from having a very good manager.”
Earlier this month, reports in France claimed Klopp had reached out to Mbappe’s dad, Wilfried, regarding a summer move.
Mbappe himself publicly admitted he was “very flattered” – but the Liverpool boss had earlier cooled talk of a move saying it’s unlikely anyone could prise the French striker from PSG.
WHAT A PLAYER!
In November, the German chief claimed: “[Buying] this calibre of player is difficult. I don’t see any club at the moment who can buy Kylian Mbappe from PSG.
“I don’t see any club, that is how it is. We are involved in the clubs that cannot do it – it is as easy as that.
“OK, from a sporting point of view, there are not a lot of reasons to not sign him – what a player he is!
“It is about the money, of course. No chance. Absolutely no chance.”
As a club, Liverpool are currently reigning European champions and 25 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
They’re therefore a very appealing prospect, but players have always had a tough time rejecting the advances of Real Madrid.
Los Blancos are desperate to sign Mbappe to finally replace the gaping void left by Cristiano Ronaldo.
However, Zinedine Zidane has identified Liverpool star Sadio Mane as one of his top targets this summer.
That would not only see Real Madrid turn their attention away from Mbappe, but also raise funds and open up a spot for Mbappe.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
