Real Madrid's Mbappe operation is planned for 2020 Real Madrid No pause in efforts, but no rush

The acquisition of Kylian Mbappe remains a target for the Real Madrid directors, but it is a long-term goal and is currently pencilled in for 2020.

Los Blancos don't want to enter into a battle with Paris Saint-Germain and they're waiting for favourable circumstances to come about.

Nasser Al-Khelaifi has said that Mbappe won't leave the Parc des Princes during this summer's market and the player hasn't said anything else about his future after his comments about wanting more responsibility and about being open to new challenges.

It's simply not feasible to sign the 20-year-old ahead of the start of the 2019/20 season.

It's true that the situation at Paris has changed compared to a few months ago, as there is increased tension, but the Real Madrid directors want to avoid any missteps that may jeopardise the long-term pursuit of the Frenchman.