Kylian Mbappe and PSG have been at an outright war over the past week with both parties no longer hiding their difference in opinion. The French club made a strong statement by leaving the star out of their squad for the pre-season tour to Japan, but the Frenchman’s silence over the same is a resounding response.
Real Madrid, who have a strong interest in signing Mbappe, have continued to remain quiet, however. It is well known that the youngster dreams of playing for the Merengues, but they have made no significant movement as of yet.
According to reports from ESPN, Real Madrid have been in contact with Mbappe’s entourage throughout these developments. However, Los Blancos want him or PSG to make the first move on the negotiations front. Only then will they return to the scene and take it forward.
Florentino Perez has always dreamed of bringing the World Cup winner to the Santiago Bernabeu and has in fact remained in contact with his entourage over the past two months. Despite interest from Saudi Arabia, Mbappe wants to join only Real Madrid.
Despite their silence, the men in white are in the driver’s seat. The administration has significant control over the player’s future and is looking to utilise the same to wrap up the best possible deal.
According to reports earlier today, Real Madrid could even strategically delay making an opening bid until August. With the player unwilling to move elsewhere and his contract running out next summer, PSG will then be under pressure to concede to lower economic terms and complete Mbappe’s departure.
With the French side opening the doors to negotiate with clubs across the globe several parties have entered the race to sign the superstar. Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal, for one, are offering a fee of €300 million for his services.
Yet, PSG are aware that Mbappe will not move to any club except Real Madrid. The only question that remains to be answered is when.
Transfer speculation regarding Kylian Mbappe has become somewhat of an inevitable trend during the transfer window over the last couple of seasons, but there never seems to be a concrete resolution about the Frenchman’s future.
And with the speculation come a host of reports regarding clubs that would like to secure the highly sought-after 24-year-old. Aside from the links to Real Madrid and the mouth-watering proposal from Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal, a number of English clubs were also reported to be keeping their eyes peeled for Mbappe.
