Mbappé seems likely to leave Monaco for a huge fee

Liverpool are prepared to lead the bidding for Kylian Mbappé if they receive any encouragement from the France striker that he sees the next phase of his career in England.

Real Madrid continue to court the Monaco starlet with coach Zinedine Zidane having spoken directly to football’s hottest property in an effort to convince Mbappé he would be granted a regular first-team place at The Bernabeu.

Providing Zidane has successfully soothed the 18-year-old’s concerns about potential playing time then the Spaniards boast the resources to close the deal.

Mbappé appears to have the world at his feet LEE SMITH/REUTERS

But Mbappé has also had contact from Arsène Wenger who is planning an overhaul at Arsenal, while Liverpool have previously registered their interest in the forward in an attempt to convince the player his development would be