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Kylian Mbappe admits his “obsession” with the Champions League is the driving force behind his career.

Monaco's teenage forward is a man in demand this summer, after an extraordinary breakthrough season in Ligue 1.

Mbappe scored 26 times for the Ligue 1 club, including six in the Champions League.

His exploits, understandably, are attracting attention from clubs across the continent. Liverpool were rumoured to have bid for the France international in May, though the ECHO understands such reports were wide of the mark.

Reports in France at the weekend suggested Jurgen Klopp had 'made contact' with Mbappe's representatives over a potential transfer, though it is understood a move to Anfield is unlikely.

Real Madrid, Manchester United and Arsenal are vying for his signature, with Monaco likely to demand as much as £100m for their prized asset.

Speaking about his ambition, Mbappe told Telefoot: "The Champions League is a dream, a competition that everyone wants to win and that only a minority can win.

“The most important are the titles. That would be much more of an obsession for me than the Ballon d'Or, for example.

“I want to touch the stars and, when you dream, you do not dream of playing the middle of the table or maintaining it."

Mbappe has hinted already this summer that he could remain at Monaco for at least another season, stating in May that he would make “a choice based on my sporting career” and insisting that playing time would be paramount in any decision he does make.