- Mbappe wants to leave PSG on a free
- PSG willing to loan striker out
- Could join Real Madrid next summer
WHAT HAPPENED? Mbappe has informed PSG that he has no intention of signing a new contract, while the club have told the player that he must either sign a new contract or be sold. However, Simon Stone of BBC Sport, reports that the stance may be softening, with the Ligue 1 champions now willing to loan him out in order to generate a loan fee, before he moves on a free transfer next summer, likely to Real Madrid.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: There is also interest from Al-Hilal in potentially buying Mbappe this summer, and they have tabled a bid worth €300 million (£259m/$332m), with a €700m (£605m/$776m) salary. It would be a world-record transfer but would only last a year, with the deal designed to allow Mbappe to move to Madrid next summer. Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham, Barcelona and Inter Milan have also been linked.
AND WHAT'S MORE: It remains to be seen if Mbappe will be willing to agree to a loan move, but it would allow him to play regular football before the 2024-25 season. Previous reports have claimed that the striker could be benched for the duration of the coming campaign if he fails to agree an exit.
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Getty ImagesWHAT NEXT? Mbappe's future remains in the air and is likely to dominate the summer's news agenda.