Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has denied any rumours regarding the club’s potential pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe this summer.
Mbappe’s future has been the subject of consistent speculation after he expressed reluctance to extend his contract beyond the upcoming summer.
With less than 12 months remaining on his current deal, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is determined not to lose his prized asset on a free transfer.
While the French giants believe their prized asset may have a secret agreement to join Real Madrid in a year, the Spanish club has remained silent on the matter.
Klopp: “Mbappé and Liverpool links? We laugh about it! I can say that I think he’s a really good player, but the financial conditions don’t suit us at all” 🔴🇫🇷
“That would be 1st time in 8 years that someone else from the club is preparing something and wants to surprise me!”. pic.twitter.com/t4RkebkucP
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 31, 2023
Al-Hilal, the Saudi Pro League club, is the only team that has formally approached the French star, and their astonishing £257 million offer has been accepted by PSG.
However, despite presenting Mbappe with an incredible contract package, the former Monaco star has not been convinced to agree to terms.
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As a result of Mbappe’s indecisiveness, new rumours have surfaced, with Liverpool being mentioned as a possible destination for him.
Nevertheless, due to the 24-year-old’s astronomical wages and PSG’s high demands, the Reds are unable to compete for his signature, even though they have been considered potential contenders to sign him.
When questioned about the possibility of bringing Mbappe to Anfield, Liverpool manager Klopp laughed off the idea, indicating that his side has no intention of attempting to sign one of the world’s best players.
As quoted by the Athletic, he said:
“We laugh about it. I can say that I think he is a really good player. But the financial framework conditions don’t suit us at all. I would not like to destroy the story but as far as I know, there is nothing to it.”
“Maybe someone else from the club is preparing something and wants to surprise me! But this has not yet happened in the eight years I have been here. That would be the first time.”
The Reds have made significant signings this summer, adding top talents Alexis Mac Allister and Dominic Szoboszlai to their squad.
However, despite the excitement surrounding their transfer activity, Klopp’s statement indicates that the club will not get carried away with the unrealistic idea of Mbappe teaming up with Mohamed Salah at Anfield.
The likelihood of the French attacker joining Liverpool currently seems improbable.
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The German manager’s comments reaffirm the club’s commitment to financial responsibility and avoiding excessive spending in the transfer market, especially given their already potent attacking options.
Mbappe’s future continues to be a topic of intense speculation, with Real Madrid currently seen as the frontrunner for his signature.
Tensions between Mbappe’s camp and PSG suggest that he may not stay at the French club in the long term.
