Liverpool ready to pay £212m for Kylian Mbappe as Real Madrid exit looms
Liverpool are reportedly willing to spend £212 million on Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe in 2027, according to Fichajes. The 27-year-old France captain is said to be frustrated at the Bernabeu and open to joining a Premier League club next summer.
- Potential fee: £212 million, as reported by Fichajes
- Player: Kylian Mbappe, 27, France captain
- Current club: Real Madrid
- Interested club: Liverpool
- When: Next year / next summer
- Player stance: Prepared to leave Madrid; open to a Premier League move
Deal details
Kylian Mbappe is under contract at Real Madrid, but Fichajes reports that Liverpool are considering a swoop and would be willing to part with £212 million for the 27-year-old next year.
According to journalist Francois Gallardo, Mbappe is prepared to leave Madrid next summer after growing frustrated with the club's sporting project and a lack of success over the past couple of years. The France captain is open to joining a Premier League side.
Gallardo adds that Real Madrid are unlikely to stand in Mbappe's way — a stance that would not surprise many given the forward's struggles to adapt as a striker and the presence of Vinicius on the left wing following the Brazilian's new deal. Mbappe's sale could fund a new number nine at the Bernabeu.
The stage of the deal remains at rumour level: this is reported interest rather than an agreed transfer, and no bid has been confirmed.
What was said
Mbappe mentioned his admiration for Liverpool and revealed discussing in private with Jurgen Klopp over a prospective switch to Anfield some years ago.
Mbappe's past admission that he spoke with Klopp about a move to Anfield gives Liverpool a genuine emotional angle if they formalise their interest. It also suggests the player has long viewed Merseyside as a viable destination rather than a fallback.
The fact that the admiration is public makes a Premier League switch easier to sell if Madrid decide to cash in. It also puts Liverpool in a stronger position than rival suitors who would be starting from zero.
Why Liverpool see Mbappe as the missing piece
Liverpool have already invested heavily in attacking talent in recent years, with Alexander Isak, Bradley Barcola, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike arriving at the club. That trend could continue into 2027, and Mbappe would represent the most ambitious addition of the lot.
From a tactical standpoint, Mbappe's profile fits the way Liverpool want to attack: a forward who can consistently score over 40 goals per season, with extensive Champions League experience and the skill to adapt to the Premier League. The report frames him as a player capable of transforming the squad rather than merely supplementing it.
The complication is Madrid's own planning. Mbappe has not settled as a central striker, and with Vinicius entrenched on the left after signing a new deal, selling Mbappe would give Los Blancos room to sign a natural number nine. That mutual logic is what makes a deal more plausible than most £212 million rumours.
Talking points
- Would spending £212m on a 27-year-old winger be smart business for Liverpool when they have already bought Isak, Barcola, Wirtz and Ekitike?
- If Mbappe cannot adapt as a striker at Real Madrid, why would he fit a Liverpool system that also demands a central focal point?
- Should Liverpool trust a report from Fichajes and Francois Gallardo, or wait for a more established source to confirm the interest?
- Does Mbappe's past admiration for Liverpool and private talks with Jurgen Klopp actually matter now that Klopp is no longer in charge?
What happens next
Mbappe's next few months at Real Madrid are described as crucial in determining his future. If Los Blancos fail to win a major trophy again this season, a blockbuster transfer next summer becomes more likely. Liverpool's willingness to pay £212 million is the number to watch.
Frequently asked questions
Are Liverpool signing Kylian Mbappe?
Not yet. Liverpool are reportedly considering a swoop, but no bid or agreement has been confirmed.
How much would Liverpool pay for Kylian Mbappe?
Fichajes reports Liverpool would be willing to spend £212 million on the 27-year-old next year.
Why does Kylian Mbappe want to leave Real Madrid?
The report says he is frustrated by Real Madrid's sporting project and a lack of success in the last couple of years, and he is open to joining a Premier League side.
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