Monaco aim to keep Mbappe

Monaco have confirmed they are in talks to extend Kylian Mbappe’s contract and insist Thomas Lemar is staying at the club.

The French club have already confirmed to Skysports they have not agreed a world-record £161m (€180m) transfer fee with Real Madrid for Mbappe, and have now said there will be no more departures from the club.

Manchester City have not made a bid for Mbappe, according to Sky sources, but after Pep Guardiola claimed “anything could happen” when it comes to the teenage striker, Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev revealed the club intend to keep Mbappe long term.

“This (Mbappe) is the biggest hope of European football, all the big clubs want him,” he said.

“We are discussing an extension with Kylian. I hope we will get there. This is a very important decision, especially for Kylian. We must give him time and not rush things too fast.”

“Today there is no agreement. Monaco’s wish is to extend it.”

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