The England defender and the France superstar will go head-to-head at St James’ Park.

Ever since Mbappé declared in May that he would not extend his PSG contract, which expires next year, tensions between the French football champion and his team have been mounting. And now they’ve reached a head, with club authorities threatening to bench him.

Kylian Mbappe's tenure at Paris Saint-Germain appears to be coming to a close after the France superstar revealed he had never discussed extending his contract with the club beyond next year.

Paris Saint-Germain held talks with former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry over joining Julian Nagelsmann's coaching staff this summer following the sacking of Christophe Galtier

Kylian Mbappe will not take up his option to extend his contract at Paris Saint-Germain through to the summer of 2025 and looks likely to leave the club next year

The prospective owner has identified three French stars to sign for Manchester United in the summer if his bid is successful

Kylian Mbappe has made a claim to become arguably the world's best player in his time at French club Paris Saint-Germain.

Manager Christophe Galtier is reportedly set to be binned as the Qatari backers eye a different approach in search of glory.

Les Bleus ran out 1-0 winners through a powerful strike from Benjamin Pavard after a Josh Cullen error gifted him possession.

Minute-by-minute report: Benjamin Pavard’s piledriver was the difference between Stephen Kenny’s spirited side and the World Cup runners-up. Scott Murray was watching.