Chelsea and Liverpool have been given a significant boost in their pursuit of Kylian Mbappe this summer as it seems PSG has found a replacement for the forward. The two Premier League clubs are reportedly in talks with the French side over a potential loan move for the 24-year-old, who is nearing an exit from PSG due to his contract situation.
Mbappe has turned down the opportunity to extend his contract with PSG, leaving only 12 months remaining on his current deal. PSG has been in a public saga with the player, stating that he must sign an extension or be sold this summer to avoid losing him on a free transfer. With a new contract unlikely at this stage, Mbappe has been left out of the pre-season tour to Japan to put pressure on the situation.
A world record bid from Saudi Arabia was accepted by PSG, reportedly around £250 million, but the player rejected the move. This leaves very few options for clubs that can afford to sign Mbappe this season and potentially beyond.
Chelsea is one of the clubs that can financially take Mbappe on for this season, reuniting him with former manager Mauricio Pochettino. However, Liverpool is also said to be interested, making the competition for his signature fierce.
The potential move could be accelerated as PSG is set to trigger the release clause of Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele, worth approximately £43 million. Dembele is willing to make the move from Barcelona to PSG, and once this deal is completed, it may pave the way for Mbappe’s departure from the French club.
This development is seen as a significant boost for both Chelsea and Liverpool, as it could finally open the door for Mbappe’s transfer sooner rather than later. The race to sign the highly talented French forward is heating up, and the coming days may see some major developments in his potential move to either Chelsea or Liverpool.
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