PSG Transfer News Roundup: Kylian Mbappe turns down Al-Hilal; Marco Verratti set to leave, and more - July 27, 2023
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are working to add more quality to their squad ahead of the new season. New manager Luis Enrique is expected to challenge for the league and UEFA Champions League next campaign.
Meanwhile, star striker Kylian Mbappe has turned down a monstrous offer to move to the Middle East. Elsewhere, midfielder Marco Verratti is close to moving to Saudi Arabia.
On that note, here's a look at the key PSG transfer stories as on July 27, 2023:
Kylian Mbappe has turned down a move to Al-Hilal, according to acclaimed transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
The French forward kicked up a storm by announcing that he won't sign an extension with PSG. The player's contract with the Parisians expires next summer, and the club don't want to lose him for free in 2024. Real Madrid have failed twice to sign Mbappe in the last two summers.
Los Blancos remain the favorites for his services, but they would prefer to sign the 24-year-old on a Bosman move next year. The player also has his heart set on a move to the Santiago Bernabeu, according to reports. The Ligue 1 champions are inviting bids for the French forward this summer, and there's considerable interest in his services.
Al-Hilal have come forward with a colossal offer for Mbappe, which PSG are willing to accept. The Saudi Arabian side have offered the Frenchman €200 million in fixed wages plus 100% of his image rights.
The club's entourage even flew in to Paris this week to convince the player to move, but Mbappe turned them down. The player wants to continue playing in Europe and has no desire to move to the Middle East.
The Parisians are now convinced that the 24-year-old already has an agreement in place to join Real Madrid next year. Unfortunately, the Ligue 1
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