Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo has told Liverpool target Kylian Mbappe to make a decision over his future in an interview with France Bleu, as relayed by the Daily Express.
Leonardo, who also played for and managed the Ligue 1 club, wants the 22-year-old to extend his contract in the French capital, which expires in the summer of 2022, with the Reds and Real Madrid keen on the superstar. The Brazilian said:
I have been surprised by some of the talk surrounding Mbappe, he still has a full season [remaining on his contract]. His status at the club is more and more important and he is constantly shouldering more responsibilities.
Then there is consistency and his career path to take into account. We have been talking to him for some time and the time to make a decision has arrived.
Mbappe currently leads the way in the Ligue 1 scoring charts with 16 goals this season and also has five Champions League goals this term.
Liverpool’s interest in the World Cup-winning sensation has been much speculated, with praise coming from all directions.
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Jurgen Klopp will surely be looking for a fresh input into his attacking ranks this summer, with Divock Origi likely to move on to pastures new.
Whilst nobody can question whether Mbappe would be a statement signing from the Reds and would likely put them back in major contention for titles instantly, the astronomical transfer fee makes it an unlikely deal.
Valued at an astonishing £162m by Transfermarkt, truthfully Liverpool’s only hope would be if the Frenchman rejected PSG’s contract advances and make his desire to join the Reds abundantly clear.
