Raphael Varane has already offered Manchester United target Kylian Mbappe advice on his future after publicly urging the forward to follow his instincts back in 2021 when the Paris Saint-Germain attacker was lining up a move to Real Madrid. Now the 23-year-old is said to be unhappy at the Parc des Princes, despite signing a contract extension in May that effectively ended Los Blancos’ long-standing interest.
Mbappe’s new deal was supposed to give him increased power behind the scenes in Paris but the club have seemingly failed to deliver on their promises this season.
Intensive media speculation in October shed light on the ordeal with Mbappe keen to consider his future ahead of the January transfer window.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s bombshell interview with Piers Morgan has forced Manchester United into action as they begin to ramp up plans to sign a new striker.
The Mirror are reporting that Mbappe is one of the names on their list as they look to sound out the availability of the World Cup winner.
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It would take a record-breaking, eye-watering fee to entice PSG into a sale having handed Mbappe a mega contract earlier the year.
The Premier League has always been of great appeal to Mbappe, who has been open about the prospect of testing himself in another top-five European league having spent the entirety of his senior career in France.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp had previously declared his interest in the jet-heeled frontman before stating he was out of the Merseyside club’s financial reach.
United are one of few clubs in world football that may actually be able to afford Mbappe’s lucrative wages.
The impending departure of Ronaldo would free up significant funds as the Portugal international prepares to wave goodbye to Old Trafford in January or potentially sooner.
A legal team is currently assisting United and looking into the prospect of terminating Ronaldo’s contract early following his box-office comments.
United are also believed to be interested in Napoli frontman Victor Osimhen, who is valued at over £100m.
Harry Kane also remains a player of huge admiration upstairs in the Old Trafford boardroom as his Tottenham contract runs down.
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