Be humble in Madrid, former Liverpool striker tells Mbappe

A former Liverpool striker, Stan Collymore, has issued a warning to Kylian Mbappe as the French star joins Real Madrid.

Drawing from his own experience as a high-profile signing at Liverpool, Collymore advised Mbappe to approach his new role with humility.

Collymore, who was once a British record transfer to Liverpool, shared his insights with CaughtOffside on Thursday.

He stressed the importance of Mbappe navigating the dressing room dynamics carefully, stating, “They (Real Madrid players) won’t really care that he (Mbappe) was a Real Madrid fan as a kid or that he had Cristiano Ronaldo posters on his wall.”

The former striker recalled his experiences at Liverpool, where he faced challenges integrating with the team.

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PSG snub Osimhen, table €60m for Rennes Doue

Paris Saint Germaine  have reportedly  tabled a €60 million offer for  Desire Doue,  which could invariably  likely end their pursuit of  Napoli’s Nigeria international striker Victor Osimhen.

The Rennes’  winger  has been subject of intense interest  to  PSG , Bayern Munich as well as Premier League duo of Chelsea  and Arsenal  but  Football Transfers, yesterday  reported that  the French giants  have tabled a whopping €60m for the 19-year-old  youngster.

The news outlet claimed  that the offer for  Doue  may scuttle  PSG’s interest in  the Nigerian  ace  striker  since the €60m offer  for the Rennes’  youngster is a far cry from the €130m release clause planted on Napoli by the Partenopei.

French tabloid, L’Equipe, also reported that  PSG have agreed to match Rennes’ valuation of  Doue, offering a financial package worth €60m.

“This development could have massive implications for the future of Victor Osimhen,” noted.

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Tom Weber of Football Transfers. “The Nigerian wants to leave Napoli and the Serie A side are keen on cashing in on him, with Chelsea outcast Romelu Lukaku already waiting in the wings to replace him.”

But  in what  was a positive development , Football Italia claimed yesterday that  PSG  have not lost hope in their pursuit of Osimhen as they  only await a price drop.

Transfer expert, Gianluca Di Marzio, was quoted as saying that PSG are set to return to the forefront in their charge for Osimhen soon.

“The Ligue 1 giants were dealt a blow recently when they failed to convince the Partenopei to agree on a transfer fee lower than the release clause which is set at around €130 million,” the Italian outfit stated. “PSG are now contemplating restarting negotiations with Napoli CEO Aurelio De Laurentiis who is personally dealing with the high-value player.

“The Nigerian has expressed his desire to move away from Naples this summer and his wish will be granted as soon as a considerable offer arrives.”

 With Napoli  reportedly  finalizing a deal for Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku  who is seen as a capable replacement  for Osimhen by new coach  Antonio Conte, the Neapolitans might be forced  to drop their asking price by a resounding margin for  PSG  to  snap up Osimhen.

PSG snub Osimhen, table €60m for Rennes Doue

PSG to complete ‘discounted’ Osimhen’s deal Thursday

Nigeria international striker Victor Osimhen is expected to complete his  transfer from Napoli to Paris Saint-Germain on or before Thursday, according to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport.

Speculations were rife  over the weekend that  the French Champions  are  ‘close to unblocking the deal’ for  Osimhen with Napoli reportedly ready  to give a slight discount on Osimhen’s €130m release clause.

According to  Football Italia, the Parisian giants have decided to fully focus on a deal for the 25-year-old Nigerian striker and have been in close contact with Partenopei president Aurelio De Laurentiis and the player’s agent Roberto Calenda in recent days.

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On Saturday, Osimhen  missed the club’s second pre-season friendly  as the coach Antonio Conte-led side  beat Mantova 3-0, following  their earlier  4-0 win  against Anaune Val di Non in  the first pre-season game.

But yesterday, Football Italia  reported that  Corriere dello Sport detailed  how Napoli are hoping to sell Osimhen to PSG by Thursday next week, allowing them to finally pull the trigger on the deal with Chelsea for Lukaku, who is waiting to be reunited with Antonio Conte.