World-record bid is latest in extraordinary Saudi spending splurge, but leading European clubs are also moving for wantaway PSG forward
A world-record £260 million offer has been tabled by Saudi Arabia for Kylian Mbappe amid an anticipated worldwide bidding frenzy that will include leading Premier League clubs.
Al Hilal, who have already signed Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves and Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly, are one of five clubs to make contact with Paris St-Germain in the last 48 hours. Their formal offer, which comes amid an extraordinary spending splurge this summer by Saudi’s Public Investment Fund, has been sent in writing to the club as European giants prepare rival packages.
Since the French champions put Mbappe up for sale, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham have expressed interest. Inter Milan and Barcelona are also said to have contacted the club, with the prospect of potential player swaps raised.
Harry Kane would be one candidate, although the prospect of him joining Bayern Munich or remaining at Tottenham appears more likely at this stage.