The transfer saga involving Kylian Mbappe concluded dramatically again for this season, with Los Blancos losing interest in the French star. Meanwhile, a Saudi club was keen on acquiring Liverpool’s Egyptian forward, Mohamed Salah, with a groundbreaking deal. Interestingly, following this instance, soccer enthusiasts ignited a speculative hypothesis about the French talisman and Real Madrid if the Liverpool winger?s transfer materializes.
Al Ittihad bid a staggering fee of $270 million for Salah. Moreover, Liverpool has been considering a player from Real Madrid as an alternative if the Egyptian opted to move to the Saudi side. As per the supposition of soccer fans, this could reincarnate Mbappe?s potential move to Real Madrid as Al Ittihad?s eagerness for Mohamed Salah adds an intriguing dimension to the transfer landscape.
Saudi?s pursuit of Mohamed Salah sparks Kylian Mbappe and his transfer dilemma
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The Saudi league has been on a roll bringing in star players from Europe. SPL giants Al Ittihad have been able to poach Ballon d’Or Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante. On top of that, they have been interested in Liverpool’s Mohammed Salah.
Meanwhile, Liverpool has been looking for Vinicius Junior as a potential alternative if Salah decides to join Al Ittihad after a triumphant spell with the English side. In this scenario, the Brazilian left-winger could significantly open the door for Mbappe in Madrid’s squad if the teams effectively align their transfer interest according to their respective strategies.
🚨🚨| Vinicius Junior is one of the options for Liverpool in case Mo Salah leaves.
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Previously, Kylian Mbappe showed keen interest in occupying the left-wing role of Neymar Jr, during his time at PSG. The potential transfer of Vinicius Jr. could enable the French international to cement the exact position within the ranks of Real Madrid. However, the exorbitant price tag from PSG served as a caution for the 14x Champions League winner in pursuit of Mbappe this season.
Real Madrid show no interest in the French starlet this season
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Los Blancos were only persuaded to offer $175 million, inclusive of a bonus for Kylian Mbappe. Madrid intended for an opening bid of $130 million in pursuit of the former Monaco star. The Spanish giants had already bolstered their squad with Jude Bellingham for ?103 million though appeared unlikely to part ways with the 2018 World Cup winner. On top of it, their coach Carlo Ancelotti publically ruled out Mbappe joining them this season with a “100% No.”
Meanwhile, the Parisians sought to recoup their ?180 million investment in their former world champion by demanding $270 million.PSG spared no effort in attempting to secure a new contract for their star forward, showing reluctance to let him depart for free in the next season. However, soccer fans were keenly interested in witnessing Mbappe with Los Blancos, bringing an end to the year-long transfer dilemma surrounding the superstar.
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