Chelsea ‘to register interest in Kylian Mbappe’ as PSG prepare to sell the superstar as they won’t agree to a contract extension, and Man United could be another option if the Qatari takeover is successful.
Chelsea are reportedly set to join the race for PSG’s Kylian Mbappe after the superstar revealed he will not be renewing his contract with the French champions beyond 2024.
Manchester United are also interested in the Frenchman and will consider launching a bid if the club is acquired by Qatari suitor Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani.
Paris Saint-Germain are not prepared to allow Mbappé to leave the Parc de Princes on a free transfer next summer and will listen to offers for the 24-year-old this summer.
The Ligue 1 champions are understood to be hoping to secure a deal that would see them retain control of Mbappe for another season, with an agreed transfer fee attached.
Real Madrid came very close to luring Mbappé to the Bernabéu last summer before the forward sensationally opted to extend his contract with PSG.
Chelsea are reportedly joining the race for Kylian Mbappé, who is not Paris Saint-Germain
Blues co-owner Todd Boehly ‘ready to register interest in Frenchman this summer’
Mbappé agreed a new two-year contract with PSG last summer, with the option of an extra season
Carlo Ancelotti’s side parted ways with star striker Karim Benzema following his £86m-a-year move to Saudi Arabian champions Al-Ittihad last week and are likely to be favorites to land Mbappe again this summer, especially if they miss out on Tottenham legend Harry Kane.
In accordance with the timesChelsea owner Todd Boehly will register his interest in the World Cup winner this summer in the hope of luring him to Stamford Bridge.
Mail Sport understands Manchester United are also considering a move for Mbappé this summer, but will only launch a bid once the full takeover of Old Trafford is confirmed.
Qatar’s bid, currently in pole position, is rivaled only by British billionaire and lifelong Red Devils fan Sir Jim Ratcliffe, whose bid would see the unpopular Glazer family stay at the club as minority shareholders.
United had initially hoped to land England captain Kane this summer, but interest from Real Madrid has stifled their chances of landing the striker.
Meanwhile, Manchester City, who expressed an interest in Mbappé last summer, have enjoyed a treble-winning season with record-breaking newcomer Erling Haaland in attack and are therefore unlikely to secure a deal for the Frenchman.
Mbappé re-signed with Paris Saint-Germain on an initial two-year contract, which included a player option for an extra season.
If the striker, who stunned PSG with the news that he does not want to stay, has not agreed to the extra year on July 31, the French giants will look to cash in on him this summer.
Mbappé, who won the Ligue 1 title with PSG this season, surprisingly revealed he does not want to stay with the French giants beyond 2024, sparking a summer transfer frenzy across Europe.
Manchester United will pursue Mbappé if Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani’s offer is accepted
