L’Equipe, a reputable French outlet, has published a new update on Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe (via Sport Witness).
The Reds have a long-standing fondness for Mbappe, and it has been rumored that Jurgen Klopp has a ‘direct route’ to him following talks.
As his contract in the French capital expires, the 23-year-old continues to be linked with a move to Merseyside after praising Klopp’s side as a machine in 2020.
Despite recent speculations claiming a new contract in Paris was on the cards, it appears that Real Madrid and even Liverpool are still in the running.
Liverpool has ‘joined the dance’ to sign Mbappe again, according to L’Equipe, as translated by SW.
According to the article, the Reds are a ‘third club’ that might sign the 54-cap World Cup champion with Real Madrid and extend his term at PSG.
This comes as Liverpool prepares for a crucial summer in terms of contract extensions, with Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah, and Sadio Mane all approaching the end of their contracts.
The brilliant striker, who is already one of the most decorated footballers in the world, is certainly a generational talent, having contributed 58 direct goals (35 goals, 23 assists) in 43 games across all competitions this season.
PSG Most Goals
2⃣0⃣0⃣ – Edinson Cavani 🇺🇾
1⃣6⃣7⃣ – Kylian Mbappé 🇫🇷
1⃣5⃣6⃣ – Zlatan Ibrahimović 🇸🇪
1⃣0⃣9⃣ – Pauleta 🇵🇹
1⃣0⃣0⃣ – Dominique Rocheteau 🇫🇷
9⃣9⃣ – Neymar 🇧🇷 🆕
9⃣8⃣ – Mustapha Dahleb 🇩🇿
9⃣5⃣ – François M'Pelé 🇨🇬
9⃣0⃣ – Angel Di María 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/xYBbLQMnDt— Yanek Stats (@yanekstats) May 10, 2022
While the notion of adding a player of the £144 million Frenchman’s caliber to Klopp’s team is appealing, especially in light of Erling Haaland’s impending departure to Manchester City, it appears to be out of reach considering the anticipated financial implications.
Mbappe’s alleged £327,000 per week wage demands may fall outside of the Anfield hierarchy’s existing model, even without the eye-watering expense of a transfer fee.
If one of Mane, Salah, or Firmino leaves this summer, a move for the lightning-quick sensation, dubbed ‘unstoppable’ by Carlo Ancelotti – becomes a more realistic option, one that everyone linked with Liverpool would undoubtedly embrace.
Only time will tell us that the Reds fans will be able to see the French world-beater opting for Liverpool over Real Madrid.
