According to a source, Manchester United have a much greater chance of signing Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain this summer after Real Madrid decided to chase a Chelsea star instead. Mbappe was anticipated to depart PSG last summer due to Real president Florentino Perez’s intense pursuit of him. However, in May of last year, the forward stunned the football world by signing to a new three-year contract with the French heavyweights.
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Real Madrid favours Kai Havertz over Mbappe
According to The Guardian, Mbappe received a €100 million joining bonus as well as abilities at PSG that no other player has ever had. Everyone at PSG hailed the new contract, as keeping Mbappe is seen as essential if the team is to finally end their Champions League difficulties. However They were unable win the coveted Cup this season.
PSG failed to register a goal as they were defeated 3-0 over two legs by Bayern Munich in the round of 16. While PSG is in pole position to win Ligue 1 with an eight-point advantage over second-placed Marseille. Still the UCL departure is considered terrible. Christophe Galtier, the head coach, could be fired, and Mbappe may also seek to leave the Parc des Princes.
Real would generally be regarded his major suitors owing to their common passion. However, according to CaughtOffside, who cites 90Min, the Spanish giants have decided to target Chelsea’s Kai Havertz instead. Real Madrid are on the lookout for a replacement for Karim Benzema in attack. While Benzema is set to sign a one-year contract extension. Real Madrid intend to sign his long-term successor this summer to give the new attacker a season to adjust and learn from the Ballon d’Or winner.
Real Madrid appears to have been hurt by Mbappe’s rejection last year. Hence they have decided to remove him off their transfer wish list, with Havertz now being considered as an alternative. There have also been reports that Real Madrid are in preliminary talks with Havertz’s entourage about a possible transfer. Man United fans would rejoice if Havertz went to Real Madrid instead of Mbappe.
Red Devils might afford PSG star due to Sheikh Jassim’s takeover
With Real out of the picture, Manchester United would be one of the most likely clubs to sign the electrifying Frenchman. Man United’s legendary history and large global fanbase ought to attract Mbappe’s interest. Erik ten Hag’s team may also finish the season on a high note by qualifying for next season’s Champions League. Also adding the FA Cup to the Carabao Cup they won earlier this season. Such accomplishments would demonstrate to Mbappe that Ten Hag’s idea is only capable of developing up. Of course, the 24-year-old would come at a high price in terms of transfer fees and salary from Manchester United. However, if the Red Devils’ lucrative takeover of Sheikh Jassim or Sir Jim Ratcliffe goes through, they will have the funds to cover such expenses.
Mbappe playing in the Premier League would be great. With PSG and France, the attacker has established himself as one of the best players in the world. For example, he has 34 goals in 37 games across all competitions this season. Mbappe vs. Erling Haaland for the Premier League Golden Boot would be a thrilling goal-scoring duel. With Real out of the running, it is now up to Manchester United to make the trade a reality.
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