Liverpool ‘submits $33m defender bid’ as Kylian Mbappé breaks silence on next transfer move

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Liverpool ‘submits $33m defender bid’ as Kylian Mbappé breaks silence on next transfer move

Liverpool has reportedly made an offer for a center-back, while Reds-linked winger and PSG superstar Kylian Mbappé has been discussing future transfer plans.

After going three points clear at the top of the Premier League by beating Newcastle 4-2 on Monday night, Liverpool will now turn its attention to the third round of the FA Cup. Having won the competition in 2022, the Reds mustered a meek title defense last year by exiting in the fourth round at the hands of Brighton, but they will do well to even reach that stage here after being hit with one of the hardest possible draws away to Arsenal.

Jürgen Klopp will face a dilemma over the strength of his side, knowing that he’ll likely have to field some big names to stand a chance of progressing but also juggling his other priorities. Liverpool has the first leg of a League Cup semi-final against Fulham coming next week, but does at least have the following weekend off as part of the Premier League’s winter break.

Indeed, it won’t be back in top-flight action until January 21 when it travels to Bournemouth. But with the Arsenal and Fulham matches separated by a matter of days, there’s no respite from the rotation dilemmas that dogged the festive period.

Liverpool ‘submits $33m defender bid’

Liverpool has tabled a $33m (£26m/€30m) offer for Sporting center-back Gonçalo Inácio, according to Portuguese source Jorge das Transferências. The Reds are described as the team most interested in the 22-year-old as it stands.

It’s worth noting that Inácio’s current deal, signed in August, reportedly includes a release clause worth $66m (£52m/€60m), so Klopp’s side is effectively trying to sign him for half-price.

Kylian Mbappé breaks silence on next transfer move amid Liverpool links

Kylian Mbappé insists he hasn’t made a decision on his next move amid renewed links with Liverpool. Le Parisien reported this week that the Reds are among his suitors as he potentially nears the end of his contract at PSG.

Mbappé has the option to extend his deal with PSG, but there’s certainly no guarantee that he’ll choose to do so, with the forward now free to talk to European suitors. Quoted by Marca, the 25-year-old insists that his future is anything but a hot topic inside the Parc des Princes.