PSG make world-record Mbappe bid

The French side have tried to steal a march on the likes of Arsenal and Real Madrid by launching a giant bid for the teenage sensation

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have stepped up their pursuit of striker Kylian Mbappe and have made an offer of over €135 million, Goal understands.

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The 18-year-old striker caught the eye last season when he scored 26 times for the champions in 44 outings, leading to interest from many of the world’s biggest clubs, including Arsenal and .

Initially, PSG were not interested in a mammoth offer for the international, but since Antero Henrique became their sporting director earlier this month, their priorities have changed. He has even met twice with Mbappe’s father.

The Paris native, who remains very attached to his hometown, sees the Parc des Princes side as the ideal springboard to achieve his dream of playing for Real Madrid, despite all this could choose to remain at the club that gave him his break.

Monaco are well placed financially after selling Bernardo Silva to , and with two years left on the youngster’s contract are under no obligation to allow him to leave. Indeed, they are ready to prolong his contract and offer him a huge wage upgrade.

Mbappe will make his decision when he returns from his holiday.