Mbappé: Liverpool to battle Real Madrid for PSG star
Liverpool are reportedly set to battle Real Madrid for Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappé.
Kylian Mbappé continues to be linked with a move away from Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool are seemingly well in the race.
Mbappé, 20, has starred for PSG since arriving in 2017, but is reportedly a target for LaLiga giants Real Madrid.
However, Champions League winners Liverpool could also make a move for the France international forward.
Liverpool interested in Mbappé
Liverpool are set to battle Real Madrid for Mbappé, according to El Desmarque.
The report says the Premier League leaders have the funds to sign Mbappé after a quiet transfer window ahead of the 2019-20 season.
Mbappé remains the main target for Madrid despite being contracted at PSG until 2022.
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