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PSG will accept Al Hilal’s €300m bid for Mbappe, Real Madrid will have to act – Romano
Earlier today, reports emerged confirming that Al Hilal had indeed made a shocking, world-record bid of €300 million to sign Real Madrid target Kylian Mbappe this summer.
Apart from being ready to shell out such a massive sum on the French superstar’s signing, the Saudi Arabian giants are also offering him an enormous contract worth €700 million per season. It would also have the provision for him to leave for Real Madrid in 2024.
Building on these claims, Fabrizio Romano is now reporting that PSG will undoubtedly accept the €300 million offer from Al Hilal as they are keen on resolving the Frenchman’s situation at the earliest possible.
As such, the feeling is that Real Madrid must act now and all eyes will be on club president Florentino Perez to see whether he makes a move or not.
The Italian journalist states that there is no conversation between Mbappe and Al Hilal at this point and that the forward wishes to continue in Europe and has his heart set on a move to Real Madrid only.
Mbappe has made it clear that he does not wish to leave this summer and is unwilling to renew his contract which extends next year. As such, he could leave for free next year, something that the Parisian giants are unwilling to accept.
The Ligue 1 champions are also convinced that Mbappe has a verbal agreement with Real Madrid over a free transfer next summer.
In order to avoid losing him for free, they have omitted him from the pre-season tour of Asia and have told him that the forward will not play for them again until he makes a decision on his future – either renew or leave.
Real Madrid have been monitoring the developments from a distance even though their interest in Mbappe is no secret. However, with other clubs, including Barcelona, seemingly making moves, Los Blancos will now have to act on their interest in the Frenchman.
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Mourinho considering starting 23-year-old Real Madrid ace against Villarreal – report
After impressing during the international break, Eduardo Camavinga has a major opportunity to establish himself in Real Madrid’s midfield rotation.
Indeed, according to Defensa Central, Jose Mourinho is considering starting the Frenchman against Villarreal, with injuries and doubts over several players limiting his options.
Real Madrid cannot afford to drop points against Villarreal if they want to remain in the title race. However, Mourinho has issues to deal with in the squad, which could lead him to turn to Camavinga for a crucial role.
Camavinga could replace Tchouameni in midfield
The 23-year-old star could line up as the defensive midfielder in the double pivot, with Bernardo Silva or Arda Guler alongside him, and will be tasked with providing balance in midfield.
Real Madrid face Villarreal with several problems in central defence. Ibrahima Konate is expected to be a late call, leading Mourinho to consider moving Aurelien Tchouameni into defence alongside Antonio Rudiger.
Meanwhile, Federico Valverde could also struggle to be ready after the ankle injury he sustained in the derby before the international break.
The Uruguayan has continued to work individually away from the group and might return to group training tomorrow. Even then, his readiness to start remains in question.
That would leave a place open in midfield, with Camavinga in line to fill in.
Camavinga impressed during the international break
Camavinga has started only one match this season, the defeat against Real Betis.
Despite his limited opportunities, Mourinho is keen to bring the Frenchman back into the fold after he impressed for France during the international break.
Zinedine Zidane called the Real Madrid star up for his first France squad, and the midfielder performed well during the break.
That has given Mourinho and Real Madrid reason to be optimistic about using him against Villarreal, with the hope that he can move closer to the level he showed after first arriving at the club.
Therefore, the Villarreal match could represent an important test for Camavinga and a chance for the Frenchman to show that he can provide the balance Real Madrid need in midfield.
