Kylian Mbappe transfer latest - Next club statement, Liverpool hope and Real Madrid deal truth

PSG forward Kylian Mbappe is set to become one of the most in-demand free agents on the market at the end of the season.

After reluctantly agreeing to a two-year contract extension in 2022, Mbappe looks set to leave the French capital in search of winning domestic trophies. La Liga club Real Madrid positioned themselves as favourites to sign the talented 25-year-old after missing out on Erling Haaland.

However, reports claimed Liverpool have also emerged as one of the teams pushing to complete a deal for the World Cup winner. Amid a weekend of varying reports, the ECHO has rounded up all you need to know about the situation.

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Mbappe issues statement

Mbappe's camp issued a statement on his future today (Monday), saying that 'no discussions have been held' regarding his position at PSG or his next club.

The update said: “There’s NO agreement on Kylian future. There have been no discussions about his future. No type of influence could dictate the timing of Kylian's discussions, reflections, decisions”.

Mbappe uncertainty

Last Thursday, Mbappe spoke openly about the January transfer window. In an interview sourced by BBC Sport, he explained: "First of all, I'm very, very, very motivated for this year. It's very important.

"As I said, we've got titles to go after and we've already won one, so that's already done. After that, no, I haven't made up my mind yet.

"But in any case, with the agreement I made with the chairman [Nasser Al-Khelaifi] this summer, it doesn't matter what I decide. We managed to protect all parties and preserve the club's serenity for the challenges ahead, which remains the most important thing. So we'll