Barcelona fail in their attempts to lure Monaco star Kylian Mbappe to the Nou Camp as he remains keen on a move to rivals Real Madrid
The 18-year-old has dazzled this season as he has netted 24 times in all competitions as his side sit top of Ligue 1 and are competing for a place in the Champions League final
BARCELONA have failed in their attempts to convince Monaco star Kylian Mbappe of joining them ahead of rivals Real Madrid.
The 18-year-old striker has burst on the scene this season thanks to a string of scintillating performances as his side dazzle in Europe.
Mbappe has banged in 24 goals in all competitions this campaign as the Ligue 1 club sit top of the table as well as still competing in the Champions League semi-finals.
Needless to the world's top clubs have been taking an interest, and apart from the Spanish giants attempting to lure him to La Liga, Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal all remain keen to nab the most in-demand forward.
However, Zinedine Zidane looks to have won the French international over as he has reportedly told Los Blancos he wants to join their impressive stable at the Bernabeu Stadium.
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A world-record fee of £110million is believed to be the cost of signing Mbappe, but that hasn't warned off his potential suitors.
According to Spanish news outlet Don Balon, the Catalan club have held initial transfer talks with the teenager, but linking up with Lionel Messi is not something high on his list.
The report adds that he idolises Portuguese maestro Cristiano Ronaldo and wants to work under Zidane.