PREMIER LEAGUE ALERT: LIVERPOOL MONITORING MBAPPE AS REAL MADRID RELATIONSHIP HITS BREAKING POINT
Is the Madrid dream over? Real Madrid may open the door for Mbappe's exit as Premier League giants prepare massive financial bids.
Kylian Mbappe has recently caught the attention of several Premier League clubs, including Liverpool, amid the ongoing issues at Real Madrid, according to sources shared with StadiumNest.
At 27, Mbappé has found himself at the centre of various conflicts involving staff and teammates at Los Blancos. These tensions have fuelled talk of significant changes within the squad.
Amid this unrest, a petition calling for Mbappe to leave Madrid has been circulating and has gathered over 30 million signatures.
As discussed on the latest Football Insider Transfer Insider podcast, Premier League teams are closely monitoring the situation, ready to make a move if Real Madrid decides to let Mbappe go.
Though a transfer still seems unlikely at this stage, some of the Premier League’s wealthiest clubs are alert to the possibility, with Liverpool potentially considering him as a target.
Wasn’t Liverpool already linked to Mbappe before?
Yes, back in 2023, Football Insider reported that Liverpool showed interest in Mbappe before he eventually joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.
While multiple English clubs explored bringing him over, Mbappe initially had his sights set solely on Madrid. However, the relationship there seems to have become strained.
On the pitch, the season has been turbulent, and behind the scenes, the conflicts have only added to concerns with Mbappe involved in several incidents.
During the Transfer Insider podcast, I pointed out, "I'm pretty sure Liverpool and others would jump at the chance to sign Mbappe. He’s undeniably one of the world’s top players.
“There’s been a lot of drama around him this season, coupled with Real Madrid’s current issues.
“Landing him would be a dream for the Premier League because he’s arguably football’s biggest star right now. It’d be exciting to see him in England.
“Of course, it would mean a massive financial commitment. Between transfer fees and wages, only a handful of clubs could handle that.
“But if Real Madrid do open the door, expect the Premier League’s top clubs to make their case. Opportunities to sign a player like Mbappe don’t come along often.”
Why might Liverpool consider bringing Mbappe in?
Liverpool have been among the Premier League’s biggest spenders, breaking their own transfer record twice just last summer, putting them among the few clubs with the financial muscle to afford Mbappe.
Beyond his star power and goal-scoring prowess, the Reds are facing concerns over their striking options this summer.
Football Insider reported on April 17 that Liverpool is planning to add a striker. Hugo Ekitike won’t be available until 2027 due to an Achilles injury.
Meanwhile, Alexander Isak, their record signing from Newcastle, has struggled to find consistent form and fitness early on at Anfield.
As a result, Liverpool is exploring several possible striker additions. While a massive investment seems unlikely, the chance to sign someone like Mbappe might be too tempting to ignore.
MOHAMED SALAH SET TO LEAVE LIVERPOOL: FENERBAHCE PREPARE STUNNING THREE-YEAR CONTRACT OFFER
After a decade at Anfield, Mohamed Salah's next move is the talk of football. Will he join Messi or stay in European leagues?
Mohamed Salah looks set to leave Liverpool this summer, and it sounds like he wants to stay in Europe. One of the hottest rumours right now is about Fenerbahçe; they’re ready to offer him a three-year deal worth around £52 million. That’s a huge pay packet, but probably not as big as what he’d get in Saudi Arabia.
Salah’s been on Merseyside for almost a decade, and it’s hard to overstate just how much he’s done for Liverpool. Since joining in 2017 with Jurgen Klopp in charge, he’s picked up two Premier League titles, a Champions League medal, an FA Cup, and two League Cups. Pretty impressive, honestly. But this season hasn’t gone his way, and new boss Arne Slot dropped him for a few games after his form dipped. When Salah announced in March that he’d be leaving, people started up with transfer rumours right away.
In recent years, clubs from the Saudi Pro League have shown considerable interest. Last year, Al Ittihad went as far as slapping a £150 million offer on the table, but Liverpool turned it down.
Now the story goes that Salah wants to stay in Europe even though he’d pocket way more in Saudi Arabia. Reports out of Egypt claim Fenerbahce, managed by Jose Mourinho’s old club, have already sat down with Salah’s agent. They apparently laid out their big plans, offering £17.3 million a year with a three-year contract, and they want to build the team around him to end their league title drought stretching back to 2014.
There’s also talk of Real Madrid getting involved. Still, their transfer policy usually steers clear of handing massive contracts to players pushing the end of their careers, even superstars like Salah. Clubs in Italy, like Roma, Juventus, and Inter Milan, are keeping tabs on him too. And just to make things more interesting, someone floated the idea of Salah joining up with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami in the MLS, though the league's salary cap throws a wrench into that.
At this point, everybody’s watching Salah’s next move; the only certainty is that he won’t be short of offers when he finally says goodbye to Liverpool.
WHY IS LIVERPOOL HESITATING TO HIRE XABI ALONSO DESPITE OVERWHELMING FAN SUPPORT?
Liverpool has contacted Real Madrid to investigate Xabi Alonso’s tenure, as pressure grows on current manager Arne Slot at Anfield.
Liverpool have reached out to Real Madrid to ask about Xabi Alonso, but honestly, there’s some debate going on behind the scenes. People have been talking about Alonso stepping in at Anfield, especially since Arne Slot’s season hasn’t gone over well. Fans let out some boos after that 1-1 draw with Chelsea, and the mood is pretty tense. Even though Slot led Liverpool to a league title last year, quite a few supporters seem fed up with him and would rather see Alonso take charge.
But Spanish outlet AS says Liverpool have contacted Real Madrid to get the inside scoop on what happened during Alonso’s time at the club. It sounds like the decision-makers at Liverpool are starting to feel unsure about him, and they might actually stick with Slot for another season.
Alonso landed the Real Madrid job last summer after doing wonders at Bayer Leverkusen. Still, just six months in, Madrid let him go, reportedly because the locker room was falling apart. Liverpool’s relationship with Real Madrid is strong, and they apparently want some honest feedback – kind of like asking for a reference from a past employer, which isn’t unusual.
Liverpool’s spot in next year’s Champions League is almost locked in, but with two games left, it’s not guaranteed yet. When asked about the boos, Slot admitted he has some work to do to win fans over.
He said, “Not this season. Fans won’t change their minds now. But if we get the summer we’re planning, I’m convinced we’ll be a different team next season. Results, style, everything. It’s not always easy, though. Sometimes you know what needs fixing, but getting what you want isn’t so simple. This season, it’s been pretty clear what we’re missing. We’re trying to solve it, but one issue is simply having enough fit players. Still, our guys show every week in the second half that they’re giving everything they’ve got.”
