Fabrizio Romano shares what sources are telling him about Kylian Mbappe and Liverpool

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As the clock ticks down on Kylian Mbappe’s contract at PSG, he continues to be linked with a move to Liverpool.

Mbappe joining the Reds has always felt like a financial impossibility. Nevertheless, with the superstar set to be available on a free transfer in just a few months, rumours have persisted. The latest this week has been that Mbappe offered himself to Liverpool last year. With the Reds unwilling to break their wage structure though, they politely declined.

However, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano, this never happened. Writing in his Daily Briefing today, the transfer expert says sources close to the France international have denied exploring a move to either Liverpool or Arsenal.

“Reports in the English media suggested that Kylian Mbappe’s entourage offered the player to Liverpool last year but the Reds weren’t prepared to break their wage structure,” says Romano. “A desire to emulate Thierry Henry apparently also saw the Frenchman being offered to Arsenal and they turned him down for the same reasons.

“I have to say guys that I haven’t heard this honestly. There’s no update on Mbappe so far, I’ve really nothing new to share. As I always say: the Mbappe story will only be clear when he decides, and he will firstly inform PSG and their president Al Khelaifi.

“At that point we will be able to understand what’s next for Kylian. Sources are denying all other stories.”

Mbappe denies Liverpool talks

This is an interesting update from Romano, although perhaps one that should be taken with a little pinch of salt.

If Mbappe really was turned down by Liverpool and Arsenal, then why would he want that broadcast to the world. For a player of such enormous talent – and such immense ego – it’s a humiliation.

As arguably the best player in the world right now, Mbappe in theory shouldn’t be rejected by any club. That isn’t good for the brand.

Obviously, Liverpool’s apparent refusal of the 25-year-old would not have been based on his footballing ability. But that hardly matters. A rejection is a rejection.

It also stands to reason that, as he considers what to do next, Mbappe would look at the possibility of the Premier League.

Outside of PSG and Barcelona, the only clubs that could potentially afford his wages are based in England. It makes complete sense that he’d reach out, as he reportedly did.

Mbappe’s interest of Liverpool has been reported for years now, too. With the opportunity to move to Anfield finally somewhat on the table, it isn’t too hard to believe that conversations were had, as they were before.

That his long-awaited transfer to Madrid has unexpectedly hits the buffers only makes the Liverpool story all the more likely.

We still think Mbappe is heading to the Spanish capital, it has always felt inevitable. But if that doesn’t come to fruition, he’ll surely stay at PSG. Whether Liverpool have ever been a real contender, well, perhaps one day we’ll hear the truth from the horse’s mouth.