Real Madriddo not like to be forced into transfer negotiations but theKylian Mbappesaga is doing just that.
Los Blancos missed out on signing the French star in 2022 as he opted to sign a contract extension to stay atParis Saint-Germain.
However, with links to Madrid stronger than ever, Mbappe andReal Madridare at a crossroads, ahead of the 2023/24 season.
Both Mbappe andPSGare locked in their current positions with the striker unwilling to activate a contract clause to extєɴԀ from 2024 to 2025, andPSGprepared to sell him, if he does not.
PSG are willing to sell Mbappe to the highest bidder, unless he revises his position, and that ups the pressure onReal Madrid.
On the back of the embarrassment of having to pull back in 2022,Real Madridhave tread carefully in their Ԁєɑłings with Mbappe’s representatives, and they wantPSGto make the first move.
ρłɑɴ A was to sign Mbappe for free in 2024 with talks already started and an announcement expected in January.
However,PSGare not bluffing over their readiness to sell, andReal Madridcould need to raise €200m by next month.
The club are willing to start talks, but despite having some of the deepest pockets in European football, sales are inevitable.
Fede Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni are viewed as two potential departures who could bring in half of the Mbappe fee.
Selling either player would represent a major shift from the club’s ρłɑɴ to use them in a long term midfield rebuild alongsideJude Bellingham.
A move for Mbappe will be the biggest Ԁєɑł inReal Madridiconic history, in terms of status and his expected impact in Madrid.
Real Madrid know they cannot afford to miss out, ifPSGraise the stakes, and collateral damage to the long term strategy is a price they are willing to pay to sign the hottest talent on the ρłɑɴet in 2023.
