Mbappé won't extend PSG deal; Madrid await decision - sources - ESPN

Kylian Mbappé still is not planning to extend his contract beyond June 2024 at Paris Saint-Germain despite the latest threat from president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, and he is beginning to assume he might have to leave this summer with Real Madrid as his preferred option, sources told ESPN.

Al-Khelaifi's comments have not impressed or intimidated the PSG forward. Sources told ESPN that Mbappé, who is in Cameroon for three days on holiday, is relaxed about the situation.

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Meanwhile, Madrid remain hopeful of being able to conclude a deal they estimate will be worth more than €200 million ($217.87m), but they want Mbappé or PSG to make the first move before negotiations can officially begin.

Madrid want to avoid last summer's drama when the France captain decided to sign a new contract with PSG at the last minute despite Madrid being confident that his arrival appeared to be over the line.

The strategy of the team and Madrid president Florentino Pérez is to keep a low profile and wait for Mbappé or PSG to make the first step toward a transfer before making a definitive bid for his signature.

Madrid is the only club Mbappé wants to join this summer, sources told ESPN, and they are the only one who can afford him.

ESPN has reported that the LaLiga giants have everything in place for when they get the green light either from Mbappé or PSG. They are aware that the deal will exceed the €200m given the fee, add-ons and commission.

According to ESPN sources, there has been no contact between the two clubs although Madrid have been talking to Mbappé's entourage for some time.

Last month, Mbappé publicly said that he wanted to stay at