Kylian Mbappe speculation, surprise Real Madrid target and more Man City transfer rumours

The Telegraph are reporting that Kylian Mbappe could emerge as a shock Manchester City target. Speculation continues to intensify about where the French superstar will move at the end of the season, while last summer a mammoth offer was on the table from the Saudi Pro League but he stayed at Paris Saint-Germain.

It is widely accepted that Mbappe will seek pastures new next year, with Real Madrid tipped as his preferred destination. The 24-year-old stunned the PSG hierarchy in June by confirming he will not take up the option of a one-year extension in 2024.

Telegraph reporter Luke Edwards, speaking to Football Gossip Daily, claimed a Madrid move appears likely but Premier League clubs City and Liverpool cannot be ruled out. He said: “I think Mbappe has kind of had his heart set on this Real Madrid move. However, that’s why I think there might be a little bit of action in January.

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“Premier League clubs have money. If Manchester City decided they wanted to make a move for Mbappe, if they got any sort of encouragement from Mbappe’s camp, I could see Manchester City going for him.

“I think the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool, maybe they will try and come in for him in January. I don’t think it’s beyond the realms of possibility for sure. I think all signposts kind of point to him ending up at Real Madrid though.”

Elsewhere, Spanish outlet Defensa Central are reporting that Pep Guardiola is considering a move for Toni Kroos. Like Mbappe, the four-time Champions League winner is out of contract at the end of the campaign.

At 33, Kroos would hardly be a