Real Madrid want Mbappe AND Bellingham in sensational double swoop

Tom Hancock

Updated: 23 May 2023 08:37 CDT
3 min read

Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham with the Real Madrid badge — © ProShots

Real Madrid are weighing up an audacious summer move for Kylian Mbappe – while continuing their pursuit of Jude Bellingham.

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The reigning Spanish and European champions are said to be closing on a deal for Bellingham – and now it seems they could go back in for Mbappe after missing out on the French superstar last year.

Mbappe, 24, was ultimately convinced to extend his contract at PSG – but Real’s longstanding interest in the 2018 World Cup winner doesn’t appear to have diminished.

The Telegraph are reporting that Real will consider testing the waters at PSG with a fresh approach for Mbappe, amid uncertain times for the Ligue 1 giants.

With Lionel Messi set to leave PSG when his deal expires at the end of next month and fans recently gathering outside Neymar’s home to demand that the Brazilian almost move on, there is something of a turbulent atmosphere around the Parc des Princes.

Such a vibe may make Mbappe think twice about his future – although it could well take a world-record fee for Real to lure him away.

© ProShots - Mbappe is said to dream of playing for Real Madrid

Will Real spend serious money this summer?

Our Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) model currently rates Mbappe at €138.6m; his €180m switch from Monaco to PSG in July 2018 was the second-most expensive transfer of all time – after Neymar’s €222m move from Barcelona to PSG the previous summer.

Real have previously tried to sign Mbappe – who in March became PSG’s all-time leading goalscorer – for €170m.

Meanwhile, Bellingham – who was of interest to Liverpool before his price tag proved prohibitive – would also burn a substantial hole in Real’s pocket, with Borussia Dortmund said to value their prized asset at €150m.