Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi claims Kylian Mbappe wants to stay put at the club, acting as a possible major blow to Liverpool.
The 21-year-old has been continually linked with a move to the Reds in recent times, as he potentially looks for a fresh challenge.
Mbappe’s current PSG deal expires in the summer of 2022, meaning they would only realistically be able to receive an astronomical fee for his services next summer.
Speaking to RMC Sport [via the Daily Mail], however, Al-Khelaifi now believes Mbappe will extend his stay with the Ligue 1 champions:
We have begun to talk with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. The discussions will remain confidential but I am very confident.
They both want to stay with us at PSG.
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Mbappe is arguably the most exciting player of his generation, so the thought of him in a Liverpool shirt is certainly an exciting one.
This update is a negative, in that respect, but the hope is that Mbappe decides a move away is beneficial.
Ligue 1 is far from the most testing league in Europe and it would be fascinating to see how he would fare in the Premier League.
His speed, movement and devastating end product – he has 102 goals and 59 assists in 138 appearances for PSG – would be perfect for Liverpool, and his age and versatility across the front-line means he could be a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane or Roberto Firmino,
