Breaking News: Liverpool Transfer Saga Takes an Exciting Twist as Jurgen Klopp Makes Bold Decision on Kylian Mbappe's Future

Jurgen Klopp has ruled out the possibility of Liverpool acquiring Kylian Mbappe during this summer. Despite the speculation surrounding a potential loan move, the Merseyside club is not pursuing an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain and the player for the remaining year of his contract.

PSG refuses to allow him to leave without a transfer fee once his contract ends next year, despite his lack of interest in considering a one-year move to Saudi Arabia last week following a world-record bid of £259m from Al Hilal. Klopp, on the other hand, has now confirmed that Liverpool will not pursue a transfer.

"We find it amusing," Klopp revealed in an exclusive interview with Sky Germany. "I acknowledge that he is a talented player; however, the financial terms are not suitable for us. I do not want to spoil the plot now... but to the best of my knowledge, there is no truth to it."

It is possible that someone else from the club is preparing something and intends to surprise me, which has never occurred in the entire duration of my eight-year tenure here. This would be an unprecedented event.

Mbappe had until Monday at midnight to activate a one-year extension to his PSG contract. It is currently uncertain whether he opted to do so or not, although it was not anticipated, and PSG had almost absolute certainty that he would not.

Mbappe was excluded from the club's pre-season trip to Japan and South Korea and listed for sale on July 21. PSG took this decision as they were aware of his decision not to renew his contract, and aimed to facilitate a speedy transfer. It is believed that he has already reached an agreement to join Real Madrid once he becomes a free agent in the following summer.

There is speculation on whether Real Madrid will make a bid for Mbappe during this transfer window or potentially lose him to another club.

PSG anticipates a disinterested bid from Real Madrid towards the end of the transfer window, which they are aware PSG will turn down. The intention behind the bid would be to create the appearance that they made an effort to acquire the player.

During the past 10 days, PSG has received multiple offers for Mbappe and has attracted significant interest from leading European clubs who are considering possible player swap agreements. On August 12, a crucial date in the Mbappe saga, PSG will have their first home game of the season against Lorient. Head coach Luis Enrique's decisions regarding the team lineup and the response of PSG fans to Mbappe could potentially expedite his departure from the club.

Mbappe not interested in meeting Al Hilal

PSG granted permission to Al Hilal to initiate talks with Mbappe following the Saudi club's staggering €300m (£259m) bid for the player.

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How Kylian Mbappe's reported contract offer from Al Hilal breaks down

Representatives of Al Hilal were in Paris last week but there was no meeting with Mbappe's camp.

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