However, those anticipated new contract terms have yet to materialize, causing PSG’s delay and raising the alert among their European counterparts.
Real Madrid remains closely vigilant, with President Florentino Perez viewing next summer as an opportune moment to finally secure Mbappe, despite past unsuccessful attempts.
Although Madrid is interested, they will face stiff competition from English clubs for the 24-year-old, considered by many as one of the world’s best players.
TEAMtalk recently disclosed Liverpool’s keen interest in bringing Mbappe to Anfield, leveraging the fact that his mother supports the club and that Mbappe himself admires Jurgen Klopp.
However, sources also revealed to TEAMtalk that Liverpool might need to part ways with star player Mo Salah to meet Mbappe’s substantial salary demands. Salah is anticipated to receive a new offer from Saudi club Al Ittihad at the end of the season.
Arsenal has entered the race, as reported by transfer journalist Duncan Castles in the Daily Record, revealing that the Gunners are now competing with Liverpool for Mbappe’s signature.
Both Premier League powerhouses are exploring the financial and strategic aspects required to entice Mbappe to join their ranks. If the move were to materialize, either Arsenal or Liverpool would likely have to make Mbappe the highest-paid player in the Premier League and promise him a central role around which the team would be constructed.
A potential move to Arsenal would fortify Mikel Arteta’s attacking trio, featuring current wingers Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli. While Arsenal has pursued Ivan Toney and Benjamin Sesko as potential striking options to complement Gabriel Jesus, Mbappe unquestionably stands as the superior choice.
Bringing Mbappe to England appears to be an arduous task. However, Castles noted that Madrid is proceeding cautiously due to past disappointments in their pursuit of the player. This cautious approach could allow either Arsenal or Liverpool to secure a remarkable transfer coup by securing Mbappe’s commitment ahead of Real Madrid.