PSG’s talks with Kylian Mbappe over extending his contract are ‘heading in a positive direction’… but Real Madrid still believe ‘they are favourites’ to land the striker on a free transfer this summer
Kylian Mbappe’s contract will expire at Paris Saint-Germain this summerReal Madrid have held a long-time interest in the French internationalMbappe’s representatives, including his mother, will hold talks with PSGFollowing talks this week, she will then travel to Madrid to also hold discussions
Paris Saint-Germain remain positive that they can extend Kylian Mbappe’s contract beyond the summer despite continued heavy interest from Real Madrid.
Off the back of clinching the Ligue 1 title on Saturday for a record equalling 10th time, PSG are now doing all they can to tie down the France international ahead of next season.
According to ESPN, talks are set to continue this week over keeping the 23-year-old at the club whose deal expires at the end of the season.
France striker Kylian Mbappe’s contract at Paris Saint-Germain is set to expire this summer
His mother Fayza Lamari, who is representing her son’s contractual dealings, is expected to travel to the Middle East with her youngest son Ethan to continue the negotiations while being on holiday.
PSG president Nasser al Khelaifi is expected to meet Mbappe’s mother for talks, but following her stay in Doha she is ten expected to fly out to Real Madrid to meet with club representatives.
Despite failing with multiple deadline day bids last summer, Real believe they are favourites to pick up the striker on a free transfer, although PSG are confident he will stay put at the Parc des Princes.
Real Madrid and club president Florentino Perez remain keen on landing Mbappe on a free
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