Beyond most notably Arsenal's Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, the domestic season is now over for Real Madrid and most other major European teams. As such, the transfer rumour mill has already started to pick up.
From the Premier League, one big topic is Anthony Gordon's potential move to Barcelona, which could net Newcastle United around £70m. While one high-profile forward could be heading to La Liga, another could be departing.
Indeed, after two seasons without a league or Champions League title, Kylian Mbappe has been linked with an exit from Madrid this summer. Already, a number of Premier League clubs appear to be in the running for his signature, with few clubs in the world likely to turn down a chance to land the 2026 Ballon d'Or contender.
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Mbappe Tipped for England Move Amid Issues at Madrid
Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe
In May, it was reported that Mbappe is becoming 'increasingly isolated' at Real Madrid and many of his teammates are 'frustrated' with his behaviour. The Frenchman is said to have shown an extremely 'self-centred' attitude both on and off the pitch, allegedly disrespected a member of staff during training and once arrived 40 minutes late for a team lunch.
He wasn't punished for the incidents, which may explain why he reportedly has lost support within the dressing room. It's claimed he is now only close with Real Madrid's French players: Ferland Mendy, Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga.
With rumours of his discontent making plenty of headlines, French journalist Julien Laurens – who is also the author of a definitive biography of Mbappe – has suggested that Liverpool could be an ideal eventual destination for the Frenchman, as his mother loves the Anfield outfit.
Speaking on TalkSport, he said: "I think Real Madrid was always the dream and he's got long-term contract. He's 27 going on 28. He will be 28 in December. I think I can see him staying there for a long time but then I don't think it's impossible to see him [leave] at some point.
"We know that Liverpool is the club that his mum loves. They were the team and the club that they watched the most and they were really loving.
"It's funny because all those of English teams tried to sign him when he was 12, 14, 15, 17. Some went all the way to Nice and parked the private jet at the airport just waiting in case he was not staying in Monaco and decided to leave.
"They were all there ready to make him an offer. So, maybe one day, I think he would be great in the Premier League. "I think he's got the game for it and he watches it all."
Mbappe Has Admitted His Mum 'Loves' Liverpool
Kylian Mbappe
That the player has actually already been linked with a move to Anfield this summer will only add fuel to the speculation. What's more, Mbappe has previously gone on the record about how his mother, who also works as his agent, is such a big fan of the Premier League giants. Explaining how he considered a move to Liverpool in 2017, he recalled:
"We talked a little bit, but not too much. We talked a little bit.
"I talked to Liverpool because it's the favourite club of my mum. My mum loves Liverpool. I don't know why, you will have to ask her! It's a good club and we met them five years ago. When I was in Monaco I met them. It's a big club."
It remains to be seen if any move is a realistic option to even consider this summer for Mbappe, Madrid and Liverpool. However, the Reds will likely look to the transfer market to help deal with the high-profile exit of Mohamed Salah.