Which clubs could actually sign Kylian Mbappe?

It’s finally happening. Two years after we all thought Kylian Mbappe would leave Paris Saint-Germain, he’s actually leaving.

Having confirmed to PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi that his time in the French capital is up, Mbappe has put Europe on high alert, with fans all across the globe begging for their owners to make a move, but which clubs have a genuine shot at landing Mbappe?

Here’s a look at all the possible suitors.

Barcelona

There’s not a single lever in this, or any, universe that Barcelona could pull to free up the sort of money needed to sign Mbappe.

The Blaugrana’s finances are still in turmoil, and while they’ll never get the chance to sign peak Mbappe on a free transfer again, there’s simply no way they can afford his wages, bonuses or literally anything else.

Juventus

Juventus‘ finances aren’t catastrophic but they would need to be a whole lot better to be able to pursue Mbappe.

Even if they had the money, Juve’s brand of football under Massimiliano Allegri probably won’t be too appealing to a guy trying to prove he’s the best attacker on the planet.

Inter

Inter have been one of Europe’s elite sides in the past few years, but they’ve also been flirting with financial ruin for a large part of that period.

The project could easily appeal to Mbappe, but the budget simply isn’t there.

Bayern Munich

Do Bayern Munich have the money for Mbappe? Probably, but the thing stopping the Bavarians from making this move is their own morals.

Club officials have spoken with open disgust towards the finances involved in modern football, begrudgingly accepting the need to change when they splashed out on Harry Kane last summer. This is a whole different level, however, and simply won’t be happening.

Tottenham Hotspur

Unfortunately for Tottenham, they have actually been publicly rejected by Mbappe himself.

The French superstar laughed in Tom Holland’s face when the actor asked him about joining Tottenham in 2021, and Mbappe later told CNN: “I don’t think I will play for Tottenham in my life.”

Ouch.

Chelsea

Mbappe had a trial at Chelsea as a youngster and was pictured in the club’s shirt as a kid, so there’s…