Kylian Mbappe: The truth behind Chelsea and Man Utd's transfer hopes

Jacque Talbot

Updated: 23 May 2023 08:46 CDT
6 min read

Kylian Mbappe, Paris Saint-Germain, PSG — © ProShots

Kylian Mbappe has used media leaks to strengthen his position while Paris Saint-Germain have no intention to sell the star in January, FootballTransfers can reveal.

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Reports broke on Monday and Tuesday that he wants to leave the club as soon as possible, with the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid thought to be among the frontrunners for his signature.

The 23-year-old, who is valued at €142 million by FootballTransfers, has not informed anyone at the club that he wishes to depart, including sporting advisor Luis Campos, and the general feeling is that the recent reports are nothing more than a power play.

FootballTransfers understands from those in France that if PSG sell it will be in 2024 and not within the next year.

Man Utd and Chelsea interested in Mbappe

Mbappe, who we can confirm is liked by Manchester United and Chelsea, is hoping to earn the same role as he has with the France national side with his current side.

He is frustrated as he wants to be playing next to a target man, and though PSG had looked for such a player to come in over the summer - as well as a standout centre-back - most of their money went on Mbappe’s new contract.

Despite reports that the optional year on his contract can be triggered only by the player, FootballTransfers is told that PSG are adamant he is theirs until 2025.

Mbappe vs Ligue 1 centre forwards 2022/23

Despite playing in an unfavoured position, Mbappe continues to excel, as the interactive graphic below illustrates.

Man Utd's position

Man Utd would love to bring in such a superstar name to the club, but with Cristiano Ronaldo’s current wages, such a move would be unfeasible at present.

As we reported last month, their interest remains in Cody Gakpo who, as we exclusively revealed, has not agreed to personal terms with Leeds.

© ProShots - Cody Gakpo is someone Man Utd are keen on

With Real Madrid now in the running, reported first by The Athletic, there is pressure on Man Utd to appease Erik ten Hag and make the move for the highly talented attacker in this upcoming January transfer window.

Though the official line has been that the club will look to spend in the summer rather than the winter window, the number of clubs after Gakpo means the Premier League side are likely to move sooner, we understand.