Liverpool FC have been dealt a major blow in their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe with the France international’s future at the Ligue 1 outfit looking uncertain beyond this upcoming summer.
Reports from AS claim that the 22-year-old Frenchman had decided to call it quits for the Parisians and would seek a move to long-term suitors Real Madrid, delivering a major snub to Jurgen Klopp’s Reds in the process.
A long-term target for Klopp and Liverpool
Mbappe has been a dream signing for the Anfield outfit with rumours of his move to Merseyside gaining ground in recent times as he looked likely to leave Paris Saint-Germain in the coming years.
With the likes of Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane struggling to get amongst the goals for Jurgen Klopp’s embattled side, Mbappe would have come as a perfect signing for the Liverpool FC boss.
Frenchman’s growing desire to play for Real Madrid
The World Cup-winning forward is eager on turning out for the Los Blancos who have been involved steadfast in the race to land his much-coveted signature.
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is a well-known admirer of his compatriot and has proved successful in his bid to convince the in-demand youngster to seal the transfer.