Real Madrid Favourites to Sign Kylian Mbappe from PSG
Real Madrid are now the odds on favourites to sign PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe this summer following the Frenchman’s announcement that he will not extend his contract in Paris. Los Blancos are now 4/6 with talkSPORT BET’s transfer odds to sign the France international, leading the likes Newcastle and Manchester City in the hunt for the World Cup winner.
Mbappe’s Impressive Career at PSG
The French World Cup winner has been linked with a move away from PSG for a few transfer windows now, and Real Madrid has long been thought of as the natural destination for the forward. The 24-year-old has spent six seasons at PSG, scoring a staggering 212 goals and picking up 98 assists in his 260 matches for the Parisians.
Mbappe’s Contract Situation
The forward has just a year remaining on his two-year deal that he signed last summer, and the former Monaco star stated recently he would not extend the deal further. PSG are thought to prefer the idea of selling the forward this summer for a large sum of money, rather than keeping the 24-year-old for another season and losing him for free this time next year.
Real Madrid’s Need for a Replacement Striker
Real Madrid announced the departure of their long-serving striker Karim Benzema to Saudi Arabia, and are now in the market to find a capable replacement. Harry Kane has been rumoured to interest the owners at the Bernabeu, but the Englishman is 30-years-old and Tottenham are thought to want upwards of £100million for him which the Madrid hierarchy might not be prepared to spend on someone in their 30s.
Mbappe’s Chance at Champions League Glory
Mbappe has won every domestic trophy available to him in France on multiple occasions but is still yet to earn himself a Champions League winners’ medal, something that may be within reach should he move to Madrid and join the competition’s most successful club.
Other Clubs Interested in Mbappe
Newcastle have also been mentioned in the same breath as Mbappe following the Magpies’ recent takeover, which has made them potentially the richest club in the world. Eddie Howe’s side secured an unlikely top four Premier League finish in the season that’s just finished meaning Champions League football will be making its way to St James’ Park for the first time since 2003. Newcastle would definitely be able to afford the Frenchman but it’s thought the 24-year-old might prefer a move to a more established trophy-winning side. Manchester City are also in the mix at 16/1 but having signed goal machine Erling Haaland last season, it’s unlikely Pep Guardiola’s side will be in the hunt for a new man to lead their line in the near future. A potential move to Serie A is also priced at 16/1, while Liverpool and Bayern Munich are slightly further back in the pecking order at 20/1 and 25/1 respectively.
Conclusion
Real Madrid are now the favourites to sign Kylian Mbappe from PSG this summer, with the Frenchman looking for a new challenge after six seasons with the Parisians. Mbappe has been linked with a move away from PSG for a while now, and Real Madrid has long been thought of as his natural destination. With just one year remaining on his contract, PSG are keen to sell Mbappe this summer rather than lose him for free next year. Real Madrid are in need of a replacement striker following the departure of Karim Benzema, and Mbappe could be the perfect fit for the Spanish giants. While other clubs like Newcastle and Manchester City are also interested, it’s thought that Mbappe might prefer a move to a more established trophy-winning side like Real Madrid.