Liverpool are going all out for Kylian Mbappe and believe they have the financial plan to pull off their biggest signing of the year. The Manchester United striker is expected to hold talks this week over a €15m transfer fee and Chelsea have given the green light to sign him. Inter Milan star transfer fee €80m.
FSG have a master plan for Liverpool to secure a transfer for Kylian Mbappe.
According to reports in Spain, Liverpool are not just focused on signing Kylian Mbappe, they are prepared to pull out all the stops to make the move happen and believe they have a real chance of pulling off their biggest transfer of 2024.
The future’s MbappeOne of the biggest names in world football is once again attracting attention as he enters the final six months of his contract in Paris. And the 25-year-old insists he is yet to decide on his future and could extend his contract. PSGReports from across Europe are convinced he will move on this summer.
But claims that a blockbuster move to Real Madrid in the summer was in the works were quickly shut down by Mbappe’s entourage, and there is a growing feeling in Spain that Los Blancos know a move for the World Cup winner is now doomed to fail.
Continuing the story, Mundo Deportivo are now starting to get serious about Mbappe, claiming Real’s neglect means a surprise move to Liverpool in 2024.
According to their report, they claim Liverpool Owners FSG believe they can finance the transfer of a player who currently earns in excess of £700,000 per week and would command a sizable signing fee.
However, United believe they can find a way to offer Mbappe the salary he craves through a number of commercial deals and approvals.
Despite some strong denials, Jurgen Klopp is also said to be behind the plan, with the MD claiming United are ready to hand Mbappe the ‘king’s throne’ and most marketable global star at Anfield. In contrast, a move to the Bernabeu would imply having to compete with the likes of Jude Bellingham and Vinnie Junior for a place at Real.
Will Mbappe replace Mo Salah at Liverpool?
However, the article claims that Liverpool will need to make money to fund Mbappe’s transfer. Mo SalahAnd the odds of seeing both superstars on the same side are slim to none.
Salah has just 18 months left on his Liverpool contract and the 31-year-old claims FSG are wondering how much time he has left to reach the top. Salah can certainly look after himself and play until his mid-30s and beyond, but FSG know his future is at a crossroads.
As a result, it is believed they may be reluctant to give him another huge contract extension and feel the opportunity to move him on. Especially considering the £150m transfer fee and the mention of his £350,000-a-week contract being cancelled. It could also help make Mbappe’s signing a reality.
Salah’s importance to Liverpool, coupled with his outstanding goalscoring record, has earned him a deserved place in Anfield lore.
But with a new deal in place he will likely be around 34 years old and Mbappe is currently nine years younger, so it feels like the cruelest transfer decision could now be in Liverpool’s best long-term interests.
Salah’s agent was quick to jump on media speculation that Salah was ready to leave Anfield with a teasing response.
Salah has scored 204 goals in 332 appearances for Liverpool, a strike rate of 1.6 per game.
In contrast, Mbappe scored 237 goals in 284 appearances for PSG. This is one level higher per 1.19 games.
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Anthony Marshall set to negotiate transfer with Manchester United
Penebaves are seriously looking to sign Anthony Martial and are set to hold a transfer meeting with his men this week, with his time at Manchester United being described as ‘by the numbers’. A deal can be done for a fee of just €10m – €15m (£8.6m – £12.9m). (various)
Chelsea have thwarted Benfica’s plans to sign Antonio Silva over his €100m (£86.7m) valuation, with claims that Manchester United are also tracking him. (Abola)
West Ham are planning to sign Nigerian striker Akor Adams from Montpellier as an immediate replacement for Danny Ings, who is expected to leave. (various)
Brentford are planning an ambitious €30m move to sign Real Betis winger Ahsan Diao, 18, who has also attracted interest from Liverpool and Chelsea. (Estadio Deportivo)
Manchester City have offered Athletico Paranaense a much bigger package for striker Vitor Roque than the €61 million agreed by Barcelona. However, the Brazilian striker, 18, was only interested in a move to the Nou Camp. (Mundo Deportivo)
Chelsea are not planning an approach to sign Girona’s Ukrainian striker Artem Dobvik despite a €30m bid in Spanish media. (Fabrizio Romano)
Tottenham are close to signing Genoa’s Radu Dragusin and will seal a €25m deal by offering Serie A’s Jed Spence on loan in return.. (Fabrizio Romano)
Tottenham lose out on Ajax midfield deal
Tottenham missed out on signing 18-year-old Ajax midfielder Stannis Idumbo Muzambo, instead agreeing to move to Sevilla for €300,000. (Telegraph)
Napoli are set to increase their interest in signing Aston Villa loanee Clement Lenglet after missing out on Tottenham in the race to sign Genoa defender Radu Dragusin. (Coriedello Sports)
Real Sociedad are chasing Wolves’ Pablo Sarabia, West Ham’s Pablo Fornals and Club Brugge forward Andreas Skov Olsen as replacements for Mohamed-Ali Jo, who joined Nice after a difficult 18 months. (like)
Wolves are ready to sign PSG striker Hugo Ekitiche, with the French striker also on West Ham’s radar. (Requipe)
Juventus have agreed a deal with Lille to sign Portuguese right-back Thiago Jalo and are currently working with the player’s entourage to finalize the transfer. (Calciomercato)
Fiorentina are pursuing a move to sign Tottenham winger Brian Gill on an initial loan deal with an option to buy. (Sky Italy)
Real Madrid are ready to turn their focus to Erling Haaland, boosted by claims they could seal the signing of the Manchester City sensation for just €100m (£86.7m).. (like)
Chelsea say they could sign Lautaro Martinez for 80 million euros
Chelsea were told this month they would accept an €80m (£68.6m) offer from Inter Milan for Argentine striker Lautaro Martinez, with Mauricio Pochettino ready to make a move for his compatriot. (Sports Lens)
Lautaro Martinez has been open to a move to Chelsea in the summer.
Barcelona are prepared to offer Raphinha and cash in Newcastle’s swap deal for Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, who are valued at €100m (£86.7m). (TNT Sports Brazil)
AC Milan have emerged as surprising rivals to rivals Aston Villa for the signature of Hellas Verona’s 23-year-old winger Cyril Ngonge. (Tutomercato)
Milan are also pushing to sign Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo over the summer, while Luca Romero and Davide Bartessagi could leave on loan in January. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Chelsea full-back Ian Maatsen is set to sign for Borussia Dortmund after undergoing a medical on Tuesday after agreeing a loan deal with the Netherlands Under-21 team. (build)
Brighton are prepared to trigger their €10m (£8.6m) release clause to sign 19-year-old Argentine left-back Valentin Barco from Boca Juniors. (Fabrizio Romano)
Liverpool are prepared to move Wolfsburg defender Maxence Lacroix for a fee of €30m (£25m) following a recommendation from Jörg Schumatke.. (various)
