Kylian Mbappe is expected to join Real Madrid after notifying Paris-Saint-Germain that he would not renew his agreement in the French capital, but his desired Premier League club has been revealed.
Mbappe has decided to leave PSG almost six years after joining from Monaco for €180 million (£153.5 million).
The revelation comes on the heels of Lionel Messi's departure to Inter Miami, as PSG's world-beating front three moves on, with Neymar also speculated to leave in the summer.
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PSG president Nasser Al Khelaifi was "surprised and disappointed" by Mbappe's choice, with the Ligue 1 giants ready to transfer him this summer to prevent losing him for free next season when his contract ends.
Real Madrid are the frontrunners to recruit the 24-year-old, but they are hesitant to spend any money after declaring that their summer business is complete.
The arrival of Joselu from Espanyol by Los Blancos will give interim insurance for Karim Benzema before the club goes all-in for Mbappe next summer.
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PSG, on the other hand, is keen to get back at least some of the funds that they spent on the World Cup champion, a mission that might be difficult given his exorbitant price tag.
Meanwhile, Mbappe is said to be interested in a transfer to the Bernabeu and would be content to wait until next summer to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo.
According to the article, Mbappe "likes the evolution of the team led by Mikel and would also enjoy the task of delivering the club's title too."
However, he is seen as much above Arsenal's budget, especially with the impending acquisition of Declan Rice, who is projected to cost the Gunners £105 million, not to mention the £62 million they've spent on Kai Havertz.
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