Kylian Mbappe transfer saga ‘coming to an end’ with Real Madrid in driving seat to finally land PSG contract rebel
KYLIAN MBAPPE'S transfer saga is coming to an end with Real Madrid in the driving seat to finally land the PSG contract rebel.
The French forward has been put up for sale by PSG after confirming he would not be extending his deal beyond next summer.
Real Madrid have been the favourites to sign Mbappe, despite interest from Saudi Arabia and the Premier League.
Al-Hilal have even had a world record £259 million bid for Mbappe accepted by PSG.
However, the 24-year-old has turned down the move after rejecting the chance to talk to the club's representatives.
According to , though, his future is close to being resolved as Real Madrid continue to chase a move.
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An agreement on the transfer fee is all that remains between Real Madrid and PSG, who value Mbappe at around £210million.
Mbappe's mum Faiza Lamary is said to have told the Spanish giants that they are trying to lower PSG's asking price.
Real Madrid are not willing to meet the valuation, but all parties are confident an outcome is close to being reached.
The report adds that Real Madrid will either agree a fee before the window closes or sign Mbappe for free next summer.
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Prior to Karim Benzema's move to Saudi Arabia, Los Blancos had planned to sign a pre-contract agreement with Mbappe in the new year.
PSG now want to sell him this summer, though, in an attempt to avoid losing him for free in 2024.
Interest from Saudi Arabia has prompted urgency from Real Madrid in their pursuit of the World Cup winner.
However, they remain the favourites to land his signature if he leaves the French capital.
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