AL HILAL have launched a world-record £260million bid for Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe, according to reports.
PSG are looking to sell Mbappe, with the Frenchman having entered the final year of his contract.
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Al Hilal’s bid would blow PSG’s £198m record signing of Neymar out of the water.
It would also see the French champions make a nearly £100m profit on Mbappe, having signed him for £162m in 2018 – despite the forward’s contract situation.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Al Hilal have launched their stunning bid in order to open talks with the 24-year-old.
He adds that no talks have yet taken place between the Saudi Pro League side and Mbappe’s camp.
PSG chiefs remain convinced that the 2018 World Cup winner has already agreed a deal with Real Madrid.
Mbappe returned to PSG for pre-season training earlier this month, but was left out of their travelling party for their pre-season tour of Japan and Korea.
The forward has been put up for sale by the French champions, who are desperate not to lose him on a free transfer next year.
French paper L’Equipe claim that PSG fear Mbappe has already agreed personal terms with Real Madrid for a 2024 free transfer.
Mbappe and his entourage responded to PSG’s latest move by claiming he is willing to sit out the entire season – which culminates in Euro 2024 – to leave on HIS terms.
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