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‘Manchester United’s £72million Kylian Mbappe bid rejected’ — while Jose Mourinho also wants either Fabinho or Toni Kroos

  • Unnamed club makes £93m offer
  • Ligue 1 leaders would accept £110m
  • Red Devils also want top midfielder

MANCHESTER UNITED have had a £72million bid rejected for Kylian Mbappe, according to reports in Italy.

The 18-year-old Monaco striker is currently the hottest prospect in world football following his prolific form in 2017.

 Manchester United 'have made £72million bid' for Monaco ace Kylian Mbappe
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Manchester United 'have made £72million bid' for Monaco ace Kylian MbappeCredit: Reuters

And report that Jose Mourinho has tried to steal a march on his rivals with an offer that would make Mbappe easily the most expensive teenager in history.


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But the bid has been knocked back by the Ligue 1 leaders.

The report also claims United want either Toni Kroos or Fabinho to bolster their midfield in the summer.

 Kylian Mbappe scores on his Champions League debut against Man City
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Kylian Mbappe scores on his Champions League debut against Man CityCredit: Getty Images
 Kylian Mbappe is now the hottest prospect in world football
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Kylian Mbappe is now the hottest prospect in world footballCredit: Getty Images

Meanwhile, the agent of fellow French teenage sensation, Ousmane Dembele, believes Monaco would accept around £110m for the starlet.

And he claims an unnamed club has made a world-record offer of around £93m, which has also been turned down.

 Kylian Mbappe has enjoyed a stellar rise since coming to fore in 2017
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Kylian Mbappe has enjoyed a stellar rise since coming to fore in 2017Credit: Getty Images

Oscar Damiani Jr told Sky Sport Italia: “Monaco want £110m.

“But they would prefer to keep him for another season and then maybe sell him on.

“I know there is a team which has already offered £93m for him.”

Mbappe made his debut for Monaco last season, but has really come to the fore in the second half of this season.

 Fabinho is one of the names Manchester United are looking at in the summer
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Fabinho is one of the names Manchester United are looking at in the summerCredit: Getty Images
 Jose Mourinho could try to sign Toni Kroos from Real Madrid in the summer
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Jose Mourinho could try to sign Toni Kroos from Real Madrid in the summerCredit: Getty Images

He scored on his first Champions League start — against Manchester City — and has netted in every match in the competition since.

Real Madrid are among Europe’s elite sides who are interested in his signature.

Mbappe was part of France’s Uefa European Under-19 Championship-winning side in 2016, but could add a league title and even a Champions League medal this season.

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