Real Madrid reportedly ditches Mbappe pursuit
Kylian Mbappe has been linked with a move away from PSG this week following reports he is unsettled despite penning an extension in May.
Real Madrid had a drawn-out pursuit of Kylian Mbappe earlier this year but ultimately missed out on the France forward.
Mbappe opted to sign a lucrative contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain in May, tying him to the Parisian side until 2025.
But earlier this week, Fabrizio Romano reported the situation between PSG and Mbappe had got tense, with the player keen to depart.
Marca claims that Real Madrid are no longer has interest in signing Mbappe amid reports that he is unsettled at PSG and wants to leave.
The report claims that Los Blancos are observing the situation from afar with no desire to participate in the latest drama.
Romano also said PSG had no intention of selling Mbappe in January amid the speculation he wanted out. PSG director Luis Campos denied the report on Wednesday.
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– Barcelona will try to lure Chelsea pair N'Golo Kante and Jorginho to Camp Nou as free agents at the end of this season, claims the Evening Standard. The Blues are currently trying to convince both to re-sign.
– 90min claims Manchester City has told Bayern Munich and Inter that defender Nathan Ake is not for sale in January, following speculation about their interest.
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