Barcelona enter race to try and sign Kylian Mbappe ahead of Clasico rivals Real Madrid – Report

Barcelona have reportedly entered the race to sign Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer from PSG. Mbappe, one of the best forwards in the world, is out of contract at the end of the season and has been free to talk to teams about a free transfer since January. Ad/> It has been widely expected that he will make the move to Real Madrid, fulfilling what he has repeatedly called a childhood dream.

TransfersBarca looking to make blockbuster Lewandowski signing from Bayern — reports21 HOURS AGO However French outlet L’Equipe report that Real’s arch-rivals Barcelona have joined the race. /> The report says that Barca have long-standing interest in Mbappe. They tried to sign him in the summer of 2017 before he went to PSG, and they’re keen for the player to meet manager Xavi Hernandez to try and change his mind.

One other potential deal-swinger is Mbappe’s close friendship with Barca winger Ousmane Dembele, although Dembele is out of contract himself. “We’re seriously doubting this story,” said Louis Gilles of Eurosport France. “It seems preposterous that Barca have the slightest chance to sign Mbappe.

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