Despite Paris Saint-Germain’s announcement that they prefer to sell Kylian Mbappe for a fee this summer, Real Madrid is determined to wait and sign the player on a free transfer next year.

Sources close to the situation have confirmed that there has been no bid from Liverpool, as it is not part of their transfer plans. However, if Mbappe were to join the Premier League, it is understood that his first choice would be Arsenal.

It is believed that the player admires the progress made by Mikel Arteta’s team and would relish the challenge of helping the club regain the title. Nevertheless, Mbappe’s price tag is considered too high for Arsenal, and there has been no contact between the two parties.

Madrid’s pursuit of Mbappe this summer will depend on whether another club or Mbappe himself initiates a serious move. Mbappe’s decision to inform PSG that he will not extend his contract beyond next summer has had a significant impact on this summer’s transfer window.

PSG President Nasser Al Khelaifi has expressed his shock and disappointment, stating that Mbappe cannot leave for free. It is widely believed that Mbappe will eventually join Real Madrid, but tensions between the two clubs, along with other factors, have created a standoff.

PSG is firm in their stance that Madrid must meet their demands for Mbappe. However, Real Madrid President Florentino Perez is determined not to pay a penny for the player. Madrid recently announced that their summer spending is complete, with the signing of Joselu as a temporary replacement for Karim Benzema, before making a major move for Mbappe next year.

Madrid intends to stick to their plan and budget for the summer, unless Mbappe himself encourages a transfer. Due to Mbappe’s aspirations to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo and join Real Madrid, there is expected to be limited competition for his signature. Only a handful of clubs can realistically afford his price tag.

Mbappe remains relaxed about the situation, and it is unlikely that PSG would choose to bench him for the entire season if they fail to secure a transfer fee this summer. The saga surrounding Mbappe’s future continues, and it will be intriguing to see how the situation unfolds in the coming months.