Liverpool have received a major blow in their pursuit of 25-year-old Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe.
According to a report by Fichajes, Liverpool are keen on having Kylian Mbappe in their ranks. They have been linked with the 25-year-old for a while now but their current situation might not allow them to pursue his signatures.
Mbappe is one of the best forwards in the world at this point in time. The French World Cup winner already has 29 goals in the ongoing season for Paris Saint-Germain and with him available for free in a few month’s time, there is no shortage of interest.
His contract runs out in the summer and it is unlikely that he will further extend his stay at the French club. Mbappe is expected to be on the move and there is a possibility that he could make a switch to the Premier League.
Liverpool are one of the clubs that have been linked with the French international. They admire him and would love to have him in their ranks. And, with Mohamed Salah expected to be on the move, Mbappe would have been an ideal signing.
While the Merseyside club do not need to pay PSG to sign the 25-year-old, they will still need significant funds to land him at the club. They will have to pay a huge signing bonus for the former AS Monaco forward. He is one of the highest-paid footballers and his wages will also have a significant impact on their finances.
Salah is linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League, his departure could raise significant funds and the idea is that those funds can be used to sign the French international. But, they will still have significant obstacles. And, the report states that there is no chance of Mbappe joining the Reds under their current circumstances.
Real Madrid have been linked with Mbappe for years now and they are the most likely destination for the 25-year-old. The player dreams of playing for Los Blancos. While there are doubts over when they will be able to secure his commitment, Madrid are the strongest contender.
