Kylian Mbappe could leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer despite signing a new deal just 12 months ago.
The France captain is out of contract in 2024 after informing the Ligue 1 champions that he will not be taking up the option of extending his stay for an extra year.
That leaves the club with a decision over whether to sell now or allow him to leave for free next summer.
Real Madrid seem like an obvious destination but there could well be interest from Premier League clubs, as well as teams outside Europe.
Keep refreshing this page for all the latest Mbappe transfer news and rumours in bite-sized chunks.
July 19: Threats made
PSG may tell Mbappe that he will sit on the bench all season should he not sign a new deal or leave the club this summer.
According to Sport, the Ligue 1 champions are considering the drastic measure in order to force their star man to make a decision.
How likely that move realistically is remains to be seen, with manager Luis Enrique likely to want to call upon the world-class talent at his disposal.
July 14: Worst-case scenario
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PSG are becoming increasingly convinced that their worst-case scenario will play out and that Mbappe will sign for Real Madrid on a free transfer next summer, report Football Espana.
The passing of time works against the French club, who are desperate to sell their star player this summer if he refuses to sign a contract.
It makes little sense for the Spanish giants to push for a move now, however, and they have made ‘no offer’, according to RMC Sport via Marca.
Read more: All the latest Ligue 1 news
July 10: Time to go
Former PSG sporting director Leonardo believes that now is the time for Mbappe to leave the Parc des Princes.
Speaking to L’Equipe, the Brazilian said: “Paris Saint-Germain existed before Kylian Mbappe and it will exist after him.
“He’s been in Paris for six years and over those six seasons five different clubs have won the Champions League, none of which had Mbappe in their ranks.”
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July 8: PSG in-fighting
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Six PSG players have complained to the club after comments made by Mbappe in an interview.
Speaking to L’Equipe, the Frenchman claimed that the Ligue 1 champions were a “divisive club” which tends to “attract gossip”.
And according to The Athletic, those remarks have upset several of his colleagues.
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July 7: Deal agreed
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PSG believe that Mbappe has already agreed a deal to sign for Real Madrid on a free transfer next summer.
The Frenchman was sent a letter by his club on Monday making it clear he would be sold this summer unless he signs a new contract.
However, Sky Sports report that the Ligue 1 champions are concerned a 2024 move to the Bernabeu has already been set in motion.
SOURCE: livescore.com
