VIDEO: Could Man Utd sign Kylian Mbappe? Sir Dave Brailsford responds to cheeky transfer question from Red Devils supporter

World Cup winner Mbappe is generating plenty of headlines as he runs down his contract at Paris Saint-Germain. With no extension option in the French capital being triggered, the 25-year-old forward is preparing to hit free agency.

He has been linked with a move to England at Liverpool or Arsenal, but the expectation is that he will end up at La Liga giants Real Madrid. There have been reports of a deal being agreed there, with Los Blancos landing themselves another ‘Galactico’.

United were never in the running for Mbappe, with Brailsford – who forms part of the new leadership team being put in place at Old Trafford by Sir Jim Ratcliffe – responding to a fan asking him if the Red Devils could sign the France international: “I don't think so, he's probably off to Real Madrid ain't he.”

Erik ten Hag has been crying out for attacking inspiration this season, with the likes of Marcus Rashford and Antony struggling for a spark. But Rasmus Hojlund has hit a purple patch of late – scoring in his last five Premier League appearances – and no more transfer targets will be lined up until the summer window opens.