Real Madrid ‘walk away’ from Kylian Mbappe talks – but hope PSG star will join

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Real Madrid are said to have walked away from negotiations with PSG over the potential transfer of Kylian Mbappe – leaving their chances of a Transfer Deadline Day swoop looking bleak.

Los Blancos were willing to part ways with £171million this summer and saw a possible opening following Lionel Messi's arrival in France, but that has been rejected by the Ligue 1 challengers.

The 22-year-old, who has made it clear that he will not be extending his contract with PSG beyond it's expiry next summer, could now agree to join his dream club as early as January.

Although he wouldn't be able to play for Real Madrid until the 2022/23 season, it would save them huge amounts of cash as rivals Barcelona face unprecedented debt.

Sky Sports report that Real Madrid are walking away from trying to sign Mbappe this week, with both the French and Spanish windows closing on Tuesday.

Real are said to have set a 5pm deadline on Monday, but haven't heard back from PSG sporting director Leonardo who is standing firm.

In addition, the report says that Carlo Ancelotti's side are confident that they will be able to agree a deal with the player in January – which won't need to go through his current club.

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Speaking to RMC Sport, Leonardo said of an initial bid last week: "Yes, we said no verbally. But we will not hold anyone back. If someone wants to leave and our conditions are met, we will see.

"But we have created a dream with our players this summer and we will not let anyone destroy it. We consider the offer to be very far from what Kylian represents today.

"We also owe part of this money to Monaco and we consider that the offer is not enough."

Adding: "We do not plan to speak with Real Madrid again.

"The deadline is 31st August at midnight. That is how the transfer window works, for us it is clear: we keep him and we extend him.

"But we are not going to allow someone to leave for a fee of less than we paid for him when we still owe Monaco money."

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