France superstar Kylian Mbappe wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain as early as January.
That's according to MARCA who claim that the 23-year-old wants to leave the Ligue 1 side after a complete breakdown in relations with the club. The report adds that he already asked to leave in July but this time there is no changing his mind.
PSG have already agreed to 'collaborate' a move under certain conditions. The main one, perhaps unsurprisingly, is that they don't want him to move to Real Madrid. That limit has reportedly been made very clear in the negotiations: anywhere except the Bernabeu Stadium. Liverpool, who are said to have already tried this year, could be his only feasible destination.
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If the rumours are indeed true, it's likely that the biggest clubs in Europe are going to be queuing up to sign the superstar. Whilst many won't be able to afford a fee and extortionate wage package, supporters will be visualising what their club looks like with Mbappe across their forward line.
Although Arsenal fans may well be in the same boat, they may worry about the fact that he came very close to joining the club in 2017. Mbappe confirmed that was an option when speaking in 2018 and stated it was his desire to me managed by legendary Frenchman, Arsene Wenger.
"I met with Arsene Wenger, who is a great coach. He has a great reputation here in France, he's well-respected and knows how to develop young players. This was a real option for me."
Speaking on Canal+ show Au Tableau a few years back, the then 19-year-old also said: "I dream of being managed by Arsène Wenger. He is French, he's had a great career and now he is free because he has left Arsenal.
"We weighed up the advantages and disadvantages of all the clubs but my family told me it had to be my decision and one I needed to make," he admitted.
"It also had to be a long-term decision. So it was up to me and I decided to come here in order to develop."
Wenger had confirmed his intention to sign Mbappe when speaking to Telefoot the same year but did not pursue a deal when it became clear he would be leaving Monaco.
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