PSG places Liverpool on Kylian Mbappe deadline: Ligue 1 club ready to ‘instantly accept’ Reds’ offer
Amidst the swirling transfer rumors and speculations, a gripping saga has unfolded as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) issues a deadline to Liverpool in their pursuit of Kylian Mbappe. The coveted French striker’s future hangs in the balance, with Liverpool reportedly making a sensational bid to secure him on loan.
The Mirror reports that Liverpool is optimistic about reaching an agreement with PSG to bring Mbappe to Anfield on a season-long loan, defying the expectations of his imminent free transfer to Real Madrid next summer. Mbappe has already made it clear that he intends to part ways with PSG at the end of his current contract.
However, the plot thickens, as last week, the 24-year-old superstar rejected a jaw-dropping offer from Saudi Arabia, which would have seen him earn a staggering €700 million for a single season. His decision to turn down such a lucrative opportunity further fuels the intrigue surrounding his next destination.
As the clock ticks, PSG is resolute in resolving Mbappe’s future before the commencement of Ligue 1 on August 12th. Meanwhile, Liverpool aims to sway the wantaway striker into choosing Anfield as his next home. Spanish publication El Nacional reports that there is an anticipation that PSG may “instantly accept” Liverpool’s offer, signifying the club’s eagerness to see the deal come to fruition.
Yet, Liverpool is not alone in the race to secure Mbappe’s services. The Mirror suggests that Chelsea has also entered the fray, with co-owner Todd Boehly engaging in discussions with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi about a potential move. The Blues are rumored to be considering a massive cash-plus-players deal to tempt PSG into parting ways with their prized asset.
In a surprising twist, it appears that Mbappe’s agent and mother, Fayza Lamari, who happens to be a Liverpool fan, have encouraged the Merseyside club’s audacious pursuit. This revelation adds another layer of intrigue to an already gripping tale.
Mbappe himself has had a longstanding connection with Liverpool. He reminisced about Liverpool’s interest in him during his teenage years at Monaco. In a statement to The Telegraph in 2020, the France captain revealed, “We talked a little bit, but not too much. We talked a little bit. I talked to Liverpool because it’s the favourite club of my mum, my mum loves Liverpool. I don’t know why, you will have to ask her! It’s a good club and we met them five years ago. When I was in Monaco I met them. It’s a big club.”
As the football world awaits the conclusion of this enthralling saga, the fate of Kylian Mbappe remains uncertain. Will Liverpool manage to secure the French prodigy on a loan deal, or will Chelsea swoop in with a lucrative offer of their own? Only time will tell as the transfer deadline draws near and the curtain rises on another thrilling Ligue 1 season.