Kylian Mbappé’s transfer is taking a new turn, with the Premier League club reportedly entering the race with Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe is currently in the final six months of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain.
New Delhi: A Premier League giant has joined the race with Real Madrid to sign French World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe, according to several media reports. Mbappe, who is in the final six months of his contract with Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain, scored a hat-trick in a French Cup match against Revel on Sunday, which they won 9-0.
However, PSG said the club will not let him go for free. The widespread belief is that Mbappe will end up at Real Madrid, although there is scope for a team from the lucrative Premier League to replace him. Liverpool have reportedly entered the race following the departure of Mohamed Salah.
Salah’s departure from Liverpool has left a hole in the Reds’ forward line. Interestingly, Mbappe is also Jurgen Klopp’s favorite player. A move to Manchester United, a team that could afford Mbappe’s wages, at the center of a new era for the club, seems fanciful as it is far from certain to play in the Champions League next season.
Meanwhile, Mbappe’s team have rejected his move to Real Madrid. “There is no agreement on Kylian’s future, just as there are no discussions on this subject. In any case, no influence can dictate the timing of Kylian’s discussions, thoughts or his decision,” his team told RMC Sport by GFFN.
Let’s take a look at some of the biggest transfers in European football.
TIMO WERNER
Timo Werner may have won the Champions League during his time at Chelsea from 2020 to 2022, but it was still a disappointing spell in English football for the German forward. It appears he will return to England – again to London – in a bid to revive his career ahead of the European Championship. It is widely reported that Werner is on the verge of joining Tottenham from Leipzig, initially on loan but with a view to a permanent move. In the short term, he would fill the gap left by captain Son Heung-min’s departure for the Asian Cup, possibly until mid-February. “It’s true that Timo wants to go out on loan,” Leipzig coach Marco Rose said this weekend, without looking at Tottenham. “Timo would like to go to the European Championships.”
IVAN TONEY
Ivan Toney’s eight-month ban for breaching betting rules is almost over. The Brentford striker will be available again from January 17. It’s interesting timing, as many top teams are seemingly in need of a proven goalscorer for the second half of the season. Toney would fit into this picture – he was third in the Premier League scoring charts last season, behind only Erling Haaland and Harry Kane – and he has been closely linked with Arsenal, who are in the midst of a scoring slump that has baffled manager Mikel Arteta. . Toney gave an interview to British broadcaster Sky Sports, published on Monday, in which he said he owes Brentford for supporting him during his long suspension. Brentford manager Thomas Frank has said that Toney will not be sold in January, and that the team needs a star striker after finding themselves in danger of relegation in recent weeks. However, money talks, and Toney’s future could be a topic of conversation until the end of the term.
LEAVING SAUDI?
Jordan Henderson was widely criticized when he decided to join the exodus of players moving to Saudi Arabia for lucrative deals, with LGBTQ+ rights advocates feeling let down by the former Liverpool captain for his past was an outspoken supporter. Six months later he appears to want out, with parts of the British media reporting he is considering a return to the Premier League this month after struggling to establish himself in the Middle East. Similarly, Roberto Firmino – another former Liverpool player – is reportedly ready to leave the Saudi league and Karim Benzema could yet be enticed to return to Europe to play at the top level again. Tottenham and Chelsea could be options for Henderson as they have been short on central midfielders at times this season.
CHELSEA
Chelsea has spent more than $1 billion on players in the past three transfer windows. It doesn’t look like the club is going to stop there. Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has spoken of the need for more reinforcements this month, with the team languishing in 10th place in the Premier League at mid-season and in danger of missing out on qualification for European competition for a second time in a row . year. A striker may be needed – the club has long been linked with Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and Toney – while a midfield playmaker is a possibility if Chelsea decide to sign Conor Gallagher. Chelsea may have to sell before buying to comply with financial regulations.
With AP inputs