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Real Madrid will move for Mbappe with player ready to leave and PSG open to sale
In a huge development, Josep Pedrerol of El Chiringuito TV is reporting that Real Madrid are ready to make a move for top target this summer with the player ready to leave his current club, PSG, who are also willing to sanction an exit.
Mbappe is entering the final year of his contract at PSG, having confirmed his decision to not extend his deal which expires in 2024. As such, Les Parisiens are keen on offloading him this summer instead of losing him for nothing twelve months later.
But, the 24-year-old superstar had publicly stated his desire to continue at the Parc des Princes for the remainder of his contract. It had led to a situation where things were not moving forward, with Real Madrid putting all their plans on hold until there was a development on the Mbappe front.
However, it seems that there has been a change of stance from the player’s side. Indeed, Pedrerol is reporting that Mbappe is ready to leave PSG this summer. This comes after reports earlier today suggested that the forward’s mother-cum-agent was pushing him to join Real Madrid.
PSG are also understood to be willing to negotiate with Real Madrid over Mbappe’s transfer despite the bad blood between the two clubs.
As such, Los Blancos believe the time is right for them to strike and there is confidence that Florentino Perez will not fail this time around in pursuit of Mbappe.
In fact, there is belief that the No. 9 shirt that is left vacant at Real Madrid following Karim Benzema’s exit is being saved for the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner.
As things stand, it appears that there could be significant movement with regard to Mbappe in the coming weeks. If he does indeed leave PSG, Real Madrid are the most likely destination where the 24-year-old ends up.
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.
