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Liverpool will rival Real Madrid in pursuit of €180 million-rated attacking superstar
Over the past 12 hours or so, the Kylian Mbappe transfer saga has once again taken centre stage after it emerged that the 24-year-old superstar informed PSG via a letter that he will not renew his contract.
It would mean that Mbappe would become a free agent next year and could leave for no fee. With PSG keen on avoiding such a scenario, the French forward could be sold this summer itself, alerting Real Madrid to the possibility of signing him.
However, according to MARCA, Real Madrid will not be alone in pursuit of Mbappe as Liverpool will be expected to rival them if the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner does end up on the market.
Real Madrid have been long-term admirers of Mbappe. They had offered close to €200 million for him in 2021, but PSG rejected their advances. The Merengues believed that they had his signing on a free transfer in the bag last year, only for the attacker to perform a last-minute swerve and renew with the Parisians.
However, with Mbappe now officially informing PSG that he does not wish to extend his contract, Florentino Perez is prepared to go all-out for his signing again.
But PSG are unwilling to do business with Real Madrid and would prefer to sell Mbappe to anyone else apart from Los Blancos.
It opens up the door for Liverpool to make a move. Like Real Madrid, the Reds have also held a long-standing interest in Mbappe and could decide to move for him if it becomes certain that the Frenchman, whose market value is €180 million, is on the market this summer.
The player, for his part, dreams of a move to Real Madrid. However, with relationship between the two clubs strained, PSG could make it difficult for Mbappe to join the Spanish capital giants.
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Manchester United launch final push to sign Real Madrid outcast; club resists permanent exit
Manchester United are stepping up their pursuit of Endrick as the Brazilian forward’s future at Real Madrid becomes increasingly uncertain, with a potential January loan move emerging as a solution to his lack of regular playing time.
According to Bernabeu Digital, Manchester United are making a final push to convince the 19-year-old to join them.
However, negotiations could prove complicated because the Premier League club is interested in including a purchase option in the deal, while Real Madrid are not currently planning to give up permanent control of the striker.
Endrick’s limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season have opened the door to a temporary departure, with AC Milan and Tottenham also emerging as potential destinations.
Why Manchester United want Endrick?
Manchester United are looking for greater attacking productivity and believe Endrick could provide a different dimension to their forward line.
The Premier League club has also been linked with the Brazilian in the past, as they assess options to improve their goalscoring output after a poor start to the season.
Notably, his situation at Real Madrid makes a move more plausible, as Endrick has struggled to secure consistent minutes, and the club is considering a loan that would give him the chance to play regularly.
However, United’s preferred terms could become the biggest obstacle.
The English side reportedly wants the option to buy Endrick at the end of the loan, potentially giving them a route to a permanent transfer if he impresses.
Real Madrid reject permanent Endrick exit
Real Madrid’s preference is understood to be a straightforward loan without a purchase option.
The club want Endrick to gain experience elsewhere before returning to compete for a place in the squad, rather than risk losing a young forward they have invested in for the future.
His previous loan spell at Lyon provides a possible model for another temporary move, although any agreement would depend on the terms offered and the player’s own preferences.
Manchester United are prepared to make an attractive financial proposal in an effort to secure his arrival, but money alone may not resolve the disagreement if Real Madrid remain unwilling to include a purchase clause.
