Saudi Club’s $776,000,000 Offer to Kylian Mbappe Creates Panic Among Premier League Clubs as They Expect ‘Massive Rise’ in Salary Demands

Al-Hilal has put the globe on notice with their bid to secure the services of French forward Kylian Mbappe for a whopping price tag of $776,000,000. While Kylian Mbappe has made it clear in interviews that he wants to complete his stint at Paris Saint Germain and then move to Real Madrid, the massive offer from Al-Hilal could turn his head.

Following the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo to Al-Nassr last summer, Saudi Arabian clubs have been all over the market to secure some of the biggest names across the globe. The ongoing transfer window has already seen the likes of Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, Roberto Firmino amongst others, join different Saudi Arabian outfits.

Premier League clubs wary of pay demands following Kylian Mbappe mega-offer

Before the rapid rise of the Saudi Pro League, the Premier League has been the go-to destination for players across the world. However, recent big money deals from the Middle East have taken a big heat on the league’s grasp over the transfer market. Saudi Arabian clubs have targeted multiple Premier League stars in this transfer window, luring them away with lucrative deals.

While most Premier League clubs have taken a stand-and-observe role so far, the recent offer from Al-Hilal to sign Kylian Mbappe for a massive $776,000,000 has put Premier League sides on high alert. According to an insider for Daily Mail, teams are now worrying that players might demand bigger paychecks to threaten to leave the club for similar deals.

“So far most of those who have gone to Saudi have been close to their final deal. But if Mbappe, one of the best players in the world, goes during his peak years, all bets are off. It would not be a surprise if the top players pointed to him and said they would also go unless they could get the same money — or at least a massive rise — to stay.”

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“The Premier League seem relaxed about it. But if we start to see a drain of the best talent, that attitude would quickly change the next time television rights are up for grabs.”

Paris Saint Germain looking to offload Mbappe as contract renewal negotiations derail

Kylian Mbappe has made a name for himself playing for the undisputed Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint Germain for the vast majority of his career. However, it seems like the player is done with the club and wants to leave after his contract comes to an end next summer.

PSG, on the other hand, is in no mood to let the player leave for free next season and wants to get a hefty sum for their prized asset. PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi has made it clear to the press that he will not let Kylian Mbappe leave for free. Therefore, he has decided to put the player up for sale this season.

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With PSG willing to go as far as prohibiting Kylian Mbappe from their pre-season tour, it will be interesting to see the approach the player decides to take in the coming weeks.