Kylian Mbappe could be football’s greatest ever free transfer – and Liverpool along with Real Madrid are frontrunners to sign him

Kylian Mbappe could prove to be the greatest bargain in football history.

The French star is one of the game's biggest stars and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the sport right now.

Currently playing for Paris Saint-Germain, Mbappe's current deal will expire in the summer of 2024, which means the French club are powerless to stop him discussing a move away from the club in the New Year.

Players can discuss terms directly with non-domestic club from January 1, meaning the 24-year-old and his representatives could be fielding a number of high-profile phone calls once 2024 begins.

So where could Mbappe end up next season? talkSPORT.com takes a look at his main options...

The Spanish giants look to be one of the biggest contenders to secure Mbappe's signature.

Real Madrid have been looking to seduce the Frenchman for several years after making a £171million offer to sign the forward in the summer of 2021.

Paris Saint-Germain rejected that on the basis that they would not sell their star, leading to widespread suggestions that he would join on a free transfer in the summer of 2022.

With a move looking probable, Mbappe then shocked the world by signing a new contract with PSG, only to then fall out with the club's hierarchy to plunge his future into fresh doubt.

Real Madrid's interest in Mbappe is clearly genuine and a free transfer could make sense for a club who may not be able to compete with others in world football when it comes to transfer fees.

But given the respect Mbappe has for the Real Madrid badge, it could be a move that comes to fruition.

While Real Madrid have always been the frontrunners to sign Mbappe, Liverpool have never been too far behind.

The Reds are facing the long-term prospect of replacing