In the world of football, few names command as much attention as Kylian Mbappé. The Paris Saint-Germain forward, who has been a subject of intense speculation this transfer window, is now reportedly in the sights of Manchester United, among other top clubs.
Mbappé's contract with Paris Saint-Germain is set to expire next year, and he has chosen not to extend it. This decision has sparked a flurry of interest from the world's leading football clubs. Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal has reportedly made a staggering €300m (£259m) offer to sign the former Monaco player. However, it remains uncertain whether Mbappé would consider a move to Saudi Arabia, with a transfer within Europe appearing more likely.
EXCL: Al Hilal have submitted formal bid to Paris Saint-Germain in order to open talks for Kylian Mbappé.
Understand it’s worth €300m — record fee.
No talks on player side.
️ PSG remain convinced that Mbappé already agreed terms with Real Madrid with contract ready. pic.twitter.com/yeDu5AQr6E — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 24, 2023
According to Sky Sports, PSG is open to "any offer" for Mbappé and might even contemplate a loan deal. Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Inter Milan, and Barcelona are all reportedly interested in the French international. Duncan Castles of The Times and CBS reporter Ben Jacobs have both reported that Manchester United has made an enquiry for Mbappé.
Despite Al Hilal being the only club to have submitted a bid at this stage, it is expected that other offers will soon follow. However, PSG is under the impression that Mbappé has already agreed to sign for Real Madrid next year once his current contract in Paris concludes.
Since joining PSG in 2018, Mbappé has scored an impressive 212 goals in 260 matches. He has helped the club secure five Ligue 1 titles and has been the league's top scorer for the past six seasons.
Manchester United's interest in Mbappé comes as the club is reportedly preparing a bid for Rasmus Hojlund. Erik ten Hag, the club's manager, is also said to be a significant admirer of Harry Kane. However, the availability of Mbappé could alter United's approach in the coming weeks.
The saga of Mbappé's transfer continues to unfold, with the football world eagerly watching. The outcome could significantly impact the landscape of European football, and the stakes couldn't be higher.
