Kylian Mbappe transfer – Monaco ace set to snub Real Madrid move and join PSG instead
The France striker has chosen to move the Parisian club in favour of a move to the Bernabeu, according to reports
KYLIAN MBAPPE is set to reject a transfer to Real Madrid in favour of a switch to Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports from France.
The 18-year-old is one of the most coveted footballers in the world with Arsenal and Manchester City among many clubs expressing an interest in the teenager this summer.
The France international, who scored 26 goals in his breakthrough season last term, has reportedly told Monaco that he wants to leave this summer.
French news outlet claim the Monaco forward is ready to sign for the Ligue 1 giants and join world-record signing Neymar in Paris.
It is said the Parisians will now enter negotiations with Monaco and are ready to table an opening offer of £140 million.
Sportswear giant Nike, who sponsor Mbappe and make the PSG kit, are said to be desperate for the teenager to link up with Neymar.
The striker is a sponsored Nike athlete and the US company supply PSG's kit.
The main stumbling block in a potential deal could be the French champions reluctance to sell their prize asset to a domestic rival.
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Leonardo Jardim's side have already lost Bernardo Silva, Benjamin Mendy and Tiemoue Bakayoko to Manchester City and Chelsea respectively.
New Etihad signing Bernardo Silva urged his old Monaco team-mate to join him.
But it now looks like PSG will burn yet more cash after breaking the bank to land former Barcelona star Neymar in the richest deal ever seen.
Mbappe was part of the Monaco side that began their title defence with a 3-2 win over Toulouse on Friday.
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