The Magpies are now just 25/1 to sign the World Cup winner - shorter odds than Bayern Munich and Barcelona

Bookmakers have entered Newcastle United into the race to sign Kylian Mbappe after a flurry of bets.

The Premier League side are now shorter odds than Bayern Munich and Barcelona to sign the Paris Saint-Germain wonderkid.

The Magpies are reportedly close to being taken over by a member of the Abu Dhabi Royal Family – leading to speculation there could be an influx of signings.

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Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed has revealed he has ‘agreed terms’ with Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley to buy the club.

Bin Zayed is a senior member of the Abu Dhabi royal family and cousin of Manchester City’s Arab owner Sheikh Mansour. Last year he failed in a £2billion takeover of Liverpool.

But few could have predicted World Cup winner Mbappe would be linked with a move to St James’ Park.

Punters can get odds of 25/1 with Sky Bet for the France international to arrive on the Toon this summer.

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Real Madrid are favourites at 2/1 with the same company, while William Hill are offering 14/1 on Manchester City signing the 20-year-old.

Oddschecker spokesperson George Elek said: “Whenever a once rich club regains its wealth there is always a celebratory splurge on anyone and everyone attainable over a certain price bracket.

“Luring the most sought after player in world football a year after winning the World Cup though… Mbappe popping up on Tyneside would really prove that there is no limit to the power of money.”