Manchester United offered chance to sign Kylian Mbappe if Sheikh Jassim completes takeover at Old Trafford
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Manchester United will lead the race for Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain this summer if Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani completes his handover at Old Trafford.
The move, which will shock world football, has been debated since February. El Pais reports that PSG are ready to sell the French superstar to a Premier League side.
Sources close to PSG’s Qatar owner have already hinted at a move for Mbappe, according to reports.
The 24-year-old may not be committed to his contract but is ‘interested’ in a move to Old Trafford.
Mbappe has told PSG he does not intend to extend his contract with the Parc de Prince beyond 2024, a decision that is said to have angered the club, who will opt for a free transfer next summer rather than a free transfer next year. is considering selling.
The development coincided with reports in Qatari newspaper Al Watan, owned by Sheikh Jassim’s family, which said plans to buy United from the Glazer family would soon be announced.
However, sources involved in the trial have downplayed these reports.
El Pais says it’s a ‘win-win’ for PSG to sign Mbappe this summer for at least €200m (roughly £171m), while United sign the big name in world football. claiming to have been offered a contract for
United have yet to confirm who will be the preferred bidder for the Glazers this week.
Sheikh Jassim and INEOS boss Sir Jim Ratcliffe are the two frontrunners.
Mbappe came close to leaving PSG last summer, but changed direction at the last minute, turning down a move to Real Madrid and signing a new two-year deal in the French capital.
The contract is renewable for a further 12 months, but a final message from the camp to PSG said the upcoming 2023/24 season will be his last at the club.
