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Barcelona launch stunning Kylian Mbappe transfer bid as they look to hijack Real Madrid’s move for PSG ace
BARCELONA have reportedly joined Real Madrid in the race to land Kylian Mbappe with the Paris Saint-Germain forward willing to listen to their offer.
The France international seems poised to depart Parc des Princes in the summer with his deal to expire at the end of the season.
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Mbappe has been heavily linked with a switch to join Los Blancos, with it said he was set to sign a contract at the Bernabeu this month.
There have even been claims that his mother has demanded a £125million signing on fee from Carlos Ancelootti's side to secure her son's services.
But despite the strong interest, have claimed that Real are now facing competition from rivals Barca in their quest to prise his away from Ligue 1.
They state that the Blaugrana have made a move to bring the 2018 World Cup winner to the Nou Camp with president Joan Laporta doing all he can to sign him.
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And even though Mbappe favours a switch to the Spanish capital, he will listen to the approach from the Catalan club.
The news outlets adds that Laporta is hopeful he can manage to persuade Mbappe to join following their recent cash injection.
Barcelona have just agreed a sponsorship deal with Spotify worth £70million-a-year, while they have secured a £469m loan from Goldman Sachs.
Though it remains to be seen what salary Barca can offer Mbappe with it reported that Real are willing to give him an £800,000-a-week contract.
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Mbappe recently fuelled speculation he was to leave PSG after telling Paul Pogba he is 'fed up' at the club when the pair linked up for international duty.
Footage shared by shows him greeting Pogba, with subtitles stating the Manchester United midfielder asked him how is it going at PSG.
To which Mbappe replied: "I'm a little fed up."
Mbappe has once again been in inspired form this campaign - chipping in with 26 goals and 17 assists in 37 games in all competitions.
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