Premier League Powerhouses Eyes Kylian Mbappe as Al Hilal Makes Record-breaking Bid: The Battle for the World-Class PSG Star
Will Kylian Mbappe be swayed by a world-record bid from Al Hilal? As the Saudi Pro League side grants permission for talks, the possibility of a Premier League switch remains With one year left on his contract, the PSG star desires a move to Real Madrid, while PSG aims to avoid losing him for free Stay updated on the summer transfer window with Sky Sports
Kylian Mbappe is keen on joining Real Madrid instead of Paris Saint-Germain. However, owing to contractual complications, there is a chance that he might end up playing in the Premier League in the upcoming season. Although PSG has allowed Mbappe to engage in talks with Al Hilal following a staggering £259m offer from the Saudi club, the future of the French star remains uncertain currently.
The forward has one year left on his contract and refuses to extend it. He is even willing to spend the entire upcoming season as a substitute. PSG suspects that he has already made an agreement to join Real Madrid for free next year and they do not want to let go of their valuable asset without compensation. Therefore, they are now seeking to strike a deal during this summer transfer window. PSG is of the opinion that there are at least five clubs, including Tottenham, who are interested in signing Mbappe.
Several top European clubs, including Chelsea, Manchester United, Inter Milan, and Barcelona, are reportedly interested in signing Mbappe, indicating a thriving market for the player. Kaveh Solhekol, Chief Reporter at We News, elaborates on the potential scenario that would pave the way for Mbappe to join an English club.
Mbappe potentially joining the Premier League is a possibility, although it is unlikely to happen within the next few weeks. PSG recently stated that a highly competitive market has emerged for Mbappe, with significant interest from multiple clubs. Al Hilal's bid is not the sole offer they have received, as other teams are also preparing their offers.
If Mbappe rejects Saudi Arabia's offer and PSG maintains their stance that he will not play for them anymore, a scenario arises where time is running out, and we will reach Deadline Day. In this situation, PSG could potentially loan him out, allowing them to receive a loan fee and have another club cover his wages. Consequently, he would be removed from the team.
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Premier League powerhouses Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham are reportedly vying for a potential deal to secure Mbappe's services. The preference lies in aligning with a club that is not currently participating in the prestigious Champions League, hence outfits such as Chelsea or Tottenham may enter the equation. In order to maintain optimal fitness for the Euros next summer, it is imperative that Mbappe continues to play regularly.
Can any Premier League club match Al Hilal in terms of transfer fee or wages? Definitely not.
Furthermore, Mbappe's preference is not to join the Premier League but rather to join Real Madrid. If he remains firm in his decision and stays with his current club, he will receive over £100m in wages and loyalty bonuses in the upcoming year.
"Then next summer he signs for Real Madrid and picks up a £160m signing fee and massive wages."
Analysis: Will Mbappe be convinced to move to Saudi Arabia?
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Mbappe's proposed move to Al Hilal would make him the most expensive player of all time, surpassing Neymar's £198m deal with PSG
We News chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol:
The club granting Al Hilal permission to approach Kylian Mbappe is not enough; it is important to consider if Mbappe himself wishes to engage with Al Hilal. Currently, there is no sign that Mbappe is interested in relocating to Saudi Arabia at this point in his career.
Many individuals claim that Mbappe only has his sights set on Real Madrid, implying that Al Hilal and other clubs are simply wasting their time. However, it is noteworthy that these Saudis, specifically the sovereign wealth fund and PIF, have recently acquired ownership of golf as a whole.
The same individuals who offered Tiger Woods $700m to join the LIV Golf tour are now potentially interested in Kylian Mbappe. Despite his advanced age and nearing the end of his career, they were willing to invest such a significant amount in Woods. It begs the question why they wouldn't be willing to offer enormous sums to Mbappe, widely considered one of the best players in the world currently.
Various reports are floating around, suggesting that Al Hilal is willing to offer Mbappe around €700m for just one season, with the option to subsequently transfer to Real Madrid. However, I cannot confirm the veracity of these reports. What I do know is that Al Hilal made an offer of €300m to PSG on Saturday.
