Liverpool ready to launch audacious swoop for Kylian Mbappe: report

Kylian Mbappe
Liverpool have joined Real Madrid in the race to sign Kylian Mbappe (Image credit: Getty Images)

Liverpool are ready to make a move for Kylian Mbappe as the PSG forward considers his next move, according to reports.

The France international has come close to leaving the Parc des Princes in the past and he has once again entered the final six months of his contract in the French capital.

That means Mbappe is now able to talk to any non-Ligue 1 side ahead of a potential summer switch, with Liverpool joining long-time admirers Real Madrid in the race for his signature.

According to Le Parisien, the Reds are weighing up the possibility of submitting a proposal to Mbappe and his representatives, as Jurgen Klopp seeks to bolster his attack by bringing in one of the best footballers in the world.

Madrid remain the favourites to sign a player they have coveted for years, but it is far from a done deal. Indeed, the French publication describes Liverpool as "the most credible and dangerous" candidate for PSG, who hope to tie Mbappe down to fresh terms.

Mohamed Salah's future at Anfield is uncertain, with a move to Saudi Arabia's Pro League likely to be mooted again ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.

The Egypt international will need to be replaced at some point anyway, and Mbappe would be the ideal candidate to lead a refreshed Liverpool frontline.

However, it is unclear whether either the Reds or Madrid would be able to match the wages that PSG can offer to their most prized asset. That may ultimately persuade Mbappe to stay put once more.

Meanwhile, Liverpool moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a 4-2 victory over Newcastle on Monday night.

Klopp will take his team to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup this weekend.

More Liverpool stories

A supercomputer has predicted the rest of the Premier League season - and it is not good news for Liverpool...

Former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey has revealed the name he'll always 'inevitably' get called.

And here are five things we learned from the first half of Liverpool's 2023/24 season.

Greg Lea

Greg Lea is a freelance football journalist who's filled in wherever FourFourTwo needs him since 2014. He became a Crystal Palace fan after watching a 1-0 loss to Port Vale in 1998, and once got on the scoresheet in a primary school game against Wilfried Zaha's Whitehorse Manor (an own goal in an 8-0 defeat).

Read more
Liverpool are expected to have a busy summer window
Liverpool to make 'the next Thierry Henry' their big summer target: report
Liverpool boss Arne Slot looks to be leading his team to Premier League glory this season
Liverpool ramp up summer transfer plans with THREE forwards looking like leaving: report
Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold and Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe
Liverpool report: Has Kylian Mbappe just put Trent Alexander-Arnold move in doubt, with bombshell request?
Jurgen Klopp sings You'll Never Walk Alone after Liverpool's Carabao Cup win against Chelsea in February 2024.
Liverpool to battle Chelsea for Jurgen Klopp-inspired forward signing: report
Liverpool target Rodrygo
Liverpool handed go-ahead for spectacular Rodrygo raid, after initial talks: report
MUNICH, GERMANY - MARCH 08: Harry Kane of Bayern Munich reacts during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and VfL Bochum 1848 at the Allianz Arena on March 08, 2025 in Munich, Germany. FC Bayern will wear a special anniversary collection kit to mark the club’s 125th anniversary. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) Liverpool striker
Liverpool 'at the front of the line' to bring Harry Kane back to the Premier League: report
Latest in Transfers
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is expected to sanction plenty of sales this summer
When does the summer transfer window open?
Arne Slot and Mikel Arteta could both do with improving their respective attacks this summer
Arsenal to make bold move for Liverpool star with uncertain Anfield future: report
Arsenal's William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes embrace each other in celebration at full-time of the Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on 25 January, 2025
Arsenal face losing Gabriel AND William Saliba, as new fears arise: report
Kevin De Bruyne of Man City in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Ipswich Town FC at Etihad Stadium on August 24, 2024 in Manchester, England.
Kevin De Bruyne touted for shock move to South American giants: report
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - MAY 18: Jose Mourinho, Head Coach of AS Roma, celebrates after the UEFA Europa League semi-final second leg match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and AS Roma at BayArena on May 18, 2023 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
Jose Mourinho planning Premier League raid for superstar: report
Jack Grealish
Manchester City report: Jack Grealish poised for European switch, with price revealed
Latest in News
Arne Slot and Mikel Arteta could both do with improving their respective attacks this summer
Arsenal to make bold move for Liverpool star with uncertain Anfield future: report
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 21: Phil Foden of England reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifier between England and Albania at Wembley Stadium on March 21, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)
'When I see Phil Foden play, he just seems like a shy lad - that holds him back a little bit. He has been tried in every position, but he just hasn’t performed': Ex-England star makes bold claim about Manchester City man
Arsenal's William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes embrace each other in celebration at full-time of the Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on 25 January, 2025
Arsenal face losing Gabriel AND William Saliba, as new fears arise: report
Kevin De Bruyne of Man City in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Ipswich Town FC at Etihad Stadium on August 24, 2024 in Manchester, England.
Kevin De Bruyne touted for shock move to South American giants: report
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - MAY 18: Jose Mourinho, Head Coach of AS Roma, celebrates after the UEFA Europa League semi-final second leg match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and AS Roma at BayArena on May 18, 2023 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
Jose Mourinho planning Premier League raid for superstar: report
Jack Grealish
Manchester City report: Jack Grealish poised for European switch, with price revealed