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PSG will contact Real Madrid among other clubs to discuss Mbappe sale
By dropping Kylian Mbappe from their pre-season tour of Asia, PSG sent out a clear message to the Frenchman on where they stand as far as his future is concerned.
The memo from the French champions is as clear as it comes – either the 24-year-old signs a new contract or agrees to leave this summer. There is absolutely no chance that they will let him leave for free next year when his deal runs out.
As such, by omitting him from the squad and leaving him behind in France, PSG have pretty much put Mbappe for sale, with the player unlikely to feature for the club again until he makes a decision on his future.
Amidst this, The Telegraph is now reporting that PSG will start contacting Real Madrid and several other clubs who are interested in Mbappe and can afford his signing so as to discuss the 2018 World Cup winner’s sale.
The idea remains that there is no way the Frenchman would be allowed to leave as a free agent in the summer of 2024. As such, the Parisian giants would be willing to even entertain offers from Saudi Arabia if it meant that they receive a fee in exchange for Mbappe.
The 24-year-old, on the other hand, remains unfazed and is said to be even willing to stay on the bench for an entire season in order to see out his contract and secure his transfer to Real Madrid a year later.
Staying at PSG for another season would mean Mbappe would stand to pocket in excess of €150 million in salary and loyalty bonuses, something which he would have to forego if he leaves right now.
As far as Real Madrid are concerned, they remain interested in signing him right now, but are watching the developments from a distance as they wish for PSG and Mbappe to resolve the situation between themselves before making a move.
It is expected that signing the forward could cost around €400 million in transfer fees, salary, bonuses, and commission payments, which would be a challenge even for a club as well-run as Real Madrid.
With PSG themselves now planning to reach out to Real Madrid and other clubs, it remains to be seen how the situation develops in the coming days.
Real Madrid have identified the midfield department as a key area of the squad that needs strengthening next year.
Having failed to sign Rodri this past summer, the Merengues understand that a major signing is necessary in the position.
Several names have already been linked as potential targets for the Spanish capital club, one of whom happens to be AFC Bournemouth rising star Alex Scott.
Indeed, Real Madrid have scouted the England international this season and are continuing to closely monitor his development in the Premier League.
However, competition for the 23-year-old midfielder’s services is already heating up.
AC Milan eye Alex Scott
Indeed, according to Tutto Mercato (h/t AS), Italian giants AC Milan have set their sights on Scott to replace Real Madrid legend Luka Modric next season.
Modric, at 41, is entering the final phase of his career and his contract with the Rossoneri stands to expire at the end of the ongoing campaign.
As such, the Serie A heavyweights will need to rope in a replacement and have seemingly identified Scott, who is also on Real Madrid’s radar, as an option.
Apart from AC Milan, even Chelsea and Liverpool have also shown interest in the 23-year-old England star, and might even be willing to make a move for him in January.
This complicates the situation for Real Madrid, who would ideally wait until the summer of 2027 to reinforce their midfield unit.
€50 million for Scott?
Furthermore, the report states that Scott is valued by Bournemouth at around €50 million, a fee that could be an issue for AC Milan.
That figure, however, should not pose a challenge for Real Madrid. Nonetheless, the increasing competition for the 23-year-old’s services could drive up the price further, making things complicated.
For now, though, Real Madrid’s interest in Scott has been limited to scouting and monitoring his progress and compiling reports on him.
Whether it translates into a formal approach and offer in the summer or in January itself remains to be seen.
