Real Madrid won't sign PSG striker Kylian Mbappe, Liverpool is his only option - Paper Round

Liverpool are Mbappe’s only option After shock reports that Kylian Mbappe wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain despite recently signing a fresh contract, Marca reports that a working relationship between PSG and Real Madrid is not possible, and there is only one option for the 23-year-old French international if he wants to quit. That is Liverpool, who attempted to sign the player earlier this year.

Ad Transfers'Not real news' — PSG sporting director refutes Mbappe transfer reports4 HOURS AGO Paper Round’s view: Liverpool would have to structure the transfer sum sensibly, because they seem to be restricted in the market under Jurgen Klopp of late. Of course, when a player as talented as Mbappe comes up for grabs, then it is entirely possible that FSG would strike to secure a player who might move them back into position to challenge Manchester City.

Read the full story Maddison wanted by Newcastle James Maddison could join Newcastle United this winter after failing to join them earlier this year. The 25-year-old England playmaker would cost around £50m if he were to leave, and Leicester City would then turn their attention to Donny van de Beek.

The Manchester United midfielder remains on the sidelines under Erik ten Hag and could be available for just £13m. Paper Round’s view: £13m for Van de Beek would be a bargain if he could get back to his dynamic best but a loan spell at Everton suggested that he is some way off that level.

His confidence may have taken a blow after he failed to get the nod from Ten Hag this season despite the success they had together at Ajax, and Maddison is clearly now the better player. Read the full story Ratcliffe no closer to United bid Sir Jim Ratcliffe is not looking to buy Manchester United,