It seems to be a story that will never go away no matter how many times it gets quashed.
Liverpool regularly finds themselves linked with a move for France and PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe.
The 22-year-old is out of contract next summer and is yet to sign a new deal with the Ligue 1 giants.
With that comes the constant links between the Reds and Mbappe, with a deal consistently rumoured.
However, according to Ian McGarry of The Transfer Window Podcast, Liverpool could afford to sign him.
Despite having a £144million market value, Mbappe could be available for free next summer if he fails to sign a new deal.
This is where McGarry feels Liverpool could take advantage, as he says Mbappe is interested in making the move.
As cited by TalkSPORT below, Jurgen Klopp may be the key for Liverpool signing Mbappe next year…
“Of course, the wages will be substantial, but again, Mbappe is interested in making the move to Liverpool, something that Jurgen Klopp has a central role in, in regards to Mbappe’s respect and admiration for the German coach.
“We know that Real Madrid are interested as well and that will be an option for him. However, it is information reported to us that Liverpool are pursuing and they believe they have an opportunity in which they may be able to get Mbappe for two or three years if they include a get-out clause in his contract, which would be signed under freedom of movement.
“So Mbappe would be in charge of his future in terms of leaving Liverpool at the point he wants to, so his career plan would be one he’s completely in charge of.”
Ian McGarry on The Transfer Window Podcast
Whether these reports or suggestions from McGarry are concrete is unknown but it makes for interesting reading.
He is not wrong that Liverpool wouldn’t be able to afford a transfer fee but monthly wages could be different.
It would no doubt make the Frenchman the club’s highest-paid player in their history if they were to pull it off.
However, reports such as these must be taken lightly as news over the Reds’ incomings are always hard to decipher.
