Kylian Mbappe's transfer saga has taken another twist this afternoon.
It emerged yesterday evening that PSG had rejected a bid worth £137million for the 22-year-old striker from Real Madrid, who have not yet given up hope of completing a deal.
Now, PSG sporting director Leonardo has made clear that Mbappe's intention is to leave the club having passed up on the opportunity of two contract offers.
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With a new deal at PSG seemingly unlikely, the France international looks set to move on in the coming days or leave for free next summer.
Real Madrid could well return with a second offer before the end of the current window, but Leonardo admitted that Mbappe will only be allowed to depart on club's terms.
"Kylian Mbappé wants to leave, that seems clear," the PSG sporting director told RMC Sport.
"If Real Madrid are making an offer, that seems clear… Me I am giving a position, that, I think, is clear for everyone. We cannot, the week before the end of the window, change our plans. If he wants to leave, we will not hold him back, but on our terms."
As Mbappe's career in Ligue 1 appears to be approaching an end, Liverpool supporters have not given up hope that the prolific forward could still make his way to Anfield.
Madrid are the overwhelming favourites to reach an agreement with PSG, though Reds on social media are keen to see FSG pull off a transfer coup.
Reacting to news of Mbappe seeking a new challenge, here is what Liverpool fans had to say:
@ALfc_11: "Can’t get my head round why Mbappe would wanna go Madrid right now. They are not the same team anymore."
@screechyboy79: "Mbappe wants to leave! It's now or never."
@K1levels: "@LFC Make a bid for Mbappe nowwwww."
@KRP_27: "Over to you @LFC #Mbappe."
@BackseatLiverFC: "Leonardo is a Red."
