Latest transfer news: Kylian Mbappe given permission to discuss record move with Al Hilal (2025)

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Live Reporting Thanks all!published at 15:00 British Summer Time 25 July 202315:00 BST 25 July 2023 Get Involved - Is Mbappe worth £259m?published at 14:59 British Summer Time 25 July 202314:59 BST 25 July 2023 Mbappe could enjoy the 'challenge' of the Premier Leaguepublished at 14:56 British Summer Time 25 July 202314:56 BST 25 July 2023 Gossip: Al-Hilal closing in on Mitrovicpublished at 14:51 British Summer Time 25 July 202314:51 BST 25 July 2023 Postpublished at 14:46 British Summer Time 25 July 202314:46 BST 25 July 2023 Get Involved - Are Chelsea fans excited again?published at 14:41 British Summer Time 25 July 202314:41 BST 25 July 2023 Sanson joins Nice on loanpublished at 14:29 British Summer Time 25 July 202314:29 BST 25 July 2023 Mbappe wants to be 'the best football player'published at 14:24 British Summer Time 25 July 202314:24 BST 25 July 2023 Mbappe's level is 'bound to drop'published at 14:19 British Summer Time 25 July 202314:19 BST 25 July 2023 Will Mbappe go to Saudi Arabia or Real Madrid?published at 14:11 British Summer Time 25 July 202314:11 BST 25 July 2023 Postpublished at 14:08 British Summer Time 25 July 202314:08 BST 25 July 2023 Postpublished at 14:03 British Summer Time 25 July 202314:03 BST 25 July 2023 'The mentality is there'published at 14:01 British Summer Time 25 July 202314:01 BST 25 July 2023 'Our players will be desired by other clubs'published at 13:57 British Summer Time 25 July 202313:57 BST 25 July 2023 'Kim is a strong defender'published at 13:53 British Summer Time 25 July 202313:53 BST 25 July 2023 'We have a good environment'published at 13:50 British Summer Time 25 July 202313:50 BST 25 July 2023 'I can see myself living here'published at 13:47 British Summer Time 25 July 202313:47 BST 25 July 2023 Bayern will want 'best players in the world'published at 13:43 British Summer Time 25 July 202313:43 BST 25 July 2023 No decision made on new captainpublished at 13:39 British Summer Time 25 July 202313:39 BST 25 July 2023 'I don't know what is going to happen' - Walker's futurepublished at 13:30 British Summer Time 25 July 202313:30 BST 25 July 2023 References

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  1. Thanks all!published at 15:00 British Summer Time 25 July 2023

    15:00 BST 25 July 2023

    Latest transfer news: Kylian Mbappe given permission to discuss record move with Al Hilal (1)Image source, Getty Images

    Today finished with the Kylian Mbappe story on whether he will move to Saudi Arabia or Real Madrid.

    But here are the rest of today's stories:

    Stay across the site for more stories this evening!

  2. get involved

    Get Involved - Is Mbappe worth £259m?published at 14:59 British Summer Time 25 July 2023

    14:59 BST 25 July 2023

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    The Saudis will never be allowed to compete in competition with UEFA clubs unless they comply with some kind of FFP regulation. This doesn't seem likely, does it.

    Andy, Henderson

    Quite amusing to see the confected furore around the £30m sale of Allan Saint Maximin to a Saudi club put into its proper perspective by the Mbappe £259m situation.

    Tim, Newcastle

  3. Mbappe could enjoy the 'challenge' of the Premier Leaguepublished at 14:56 British Summer Time 25 July 2023

    14:56 BST 25 July 2023

    BBC Radio 5 Live

    Latest transfer news: Kylian Mbappe given permission to discuss record move with Al Hilal (2)Image source, Getty Images

    French football journalist Lisa Leroux, speaking on BBC Radio 5 on if Kylian Mbappe might play in the Premier League, she added: "It's the best league in the world, so I definitely see him playing in the Premier League and just wanting to give himself that challenge but which team he goes to, I'm not sure.

    "I think if say Manchester United or Chelsea give him an offer and say 'we want you to be our star and we have the money' I don't see why he wouldn’t go."

    Listen to the full discussion at 10:03 on BBC Sounds

  4. Gossip: Al-Hilal closing in on Mitrovicpublished at 14:51 British Summer Time 25 July 2023

    14:51 BST 25 July 2023

    Latest transfer news: Kylian Mbappe given permission to discuss record move with Al Hilal (3)Image source, Getty Images

    Have we mentioned that club Al-Hilal?

    Well this isn't about Kylian Mbappe but 90 min, external are reporting that they are close to striking an agreement with Fulham to sign striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.

  5. Postpublished at 14:46 British Summer Time 25 July 2023

    14:46 BST 25 July 2023

    Your 15 minute warning.

    We are saying goodbye at 15:00 BST. Just a few more bits for you.

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  6. get involved

    Get Involved - Are Chelsea fans excited again?published at 14:41 British Summer Time 25 July 2023

    14:41 BST 25 July 2023

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    Definitely feeling more positive as a fan but I feel like we could have a similar problem to last season with integrating lots of players. Also a little concerned with how much churn we've had in central midfield so definitely want us to keep hold of Gallagher.

    Tom

    I'd be happy with a decent home record and a run in the cups. The FA Cup is our tournament, I want to see us in the final again.

    Stefan, St Albans

  7. Sanson joins Nice on loanpublished at 14:29 British Summer Time 25 July 2023

    14:29 BST 25 July 2023

    Latest transfer news: Kylian Mbappe given permission to discuss record move with Al Hilal (4)Image source, Getty Images

    Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Sanson has signed for Ligue 1 side Nice on a season-long loan deal.

    The 28-year-old returns to his native France having spent the second half of last season at Strasbourg.

    Sanson joined Villa from Marseille in January 2021 and has made 23 appearances. His one goal for the club came against Stevenage in the FA Cup last season.

  8. Mbappe wants to be 'the best football player'published at 14:24 British Summer Time 25 July 2023

    14:24 BST 25 July 2023

    BBC Radio 5 Live

    French football journalist Lisa Leroux, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live on why Kylian Mbappe might reject Al-Hilal: "I think he wants to be the best football player, he wants to reachthe level that Lionel Messi has reached that Cristiano Ronaldo has reached and play inEurope for the best teams.

    "No player has ever been offered this salary in football, and Ithink even in sporting history for one year, it would be about 59 million euros amonth, almost two million a day.

    "I mean the salary that he would be gettingwould just be historic and out of this world."

    Listen to the full discussion at 10:03 on BBC Sounds

  9. Mbappe's level is 'bound to drop'published at 14:19 British Summer Time 25 July 2023

    14:19 BST 25 July 2023

    BBC Radio 5 Live

    UK footballwriter Alison Bender, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live about the Kylian Mbappe bid: "Numbers now infootball don’t surprise me especially now the Saudi Pro League is involved. Ihear the numbers and it is like monopoly money now.

    "This is a24-year-old at the peak of his powers. He wants to play for Real Madrid so ifhe plays in a team like AlHilal which is not one of the major leagues. Hislevel is bound to drop and that is very sad.

    "If he reallyloves football, that would be very sad to see an incredible player levels droplike that.

    "It is spirallingout of control now and with Saudi Arabia, money is no object, I just don’tthink we need to be surprised about the amounts we are talking about anymore.

    "It is not aboutmoney anymore, it is about legitimizing the league if you get a player like Mbappe to your league."

    Listen to the full discussion at 10:03 on BBC Sounds

  10. Will Mbappe go to Saudi Arabia or Real Madrid?published at 14:11 British Summer Time 25 July 2023

    14:11 BST 25 July 2023

    Latest transfer news: Kylian Mbappe given permission to discuss record move with Al Hilal (5)Image source, Getty Images

    The future of Kylian Mbappe has become this summer's headline transfer saga.

    After refusing to sign a contract extension at Paris St-Germain, the French champions are attempting to cash in on their World Cup winner to avoid losing him for nothing next summer.

    Step forward Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal, who shocked the footballing world on Monday with an eye-watering world record bid of £259m for the France captain and PSG's record goalscorer.

    But what happens now? Could he actually swap the Champions League for the Saudi Pro League? And where is the striker likely to end up?

    Read more here

  11. Postpublished at 14:08 British Summer Time 25 July 2023

    14:08 BST 25 July 2023

    Who wants more Kylian Mbappe?

    Not bored yet? No, of course not.

  12. Postpublished at 14:03 British Summer Time 25 July 2023

    14:03 BST 25 July 2023

    That's all from City, then.

    It should be a cracking game against Bayern.

  13. 'The mentality is there'published at 14:01 British Summer Time 25 July 2023

    14:01 BST 25 July 2023

    Manchester City

    Dias on Erling Haalad's mentality: "As a team-mate, you can see it in him and the others. We are still hungry to do it again. The mentality is there."

  14. 'Our players will be desired by other clubs'published at 13:57 British Summer Time 25 July 2023

    13:57 BST 25 July 2023

    Manchester City

    Dias on City's squad staying together this season: "When it comes to all of our players, we are all important and we will all be desired by other clubs. It is good when we manage those who are most being spoken about and gett them to stay.

    "Football is about people coming and going. Sometimes it is unfortunate because of how well we work together; it is sport, not like any other profession. We need to adapt and see what happens."

  15. 'Kim is a strong defender'published at 13:53 British Summer Time 25 July 2023

    13:53 BST 25 July 2023

    Manchester City

    Dias on new Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae: "I've not been the sharpest on watching Serie A. But I know he had a very good season; I watched him more in the Champions League.

    "He is a strong defender and Bayern will make good use of him."

  16. 'We have a good environment'published at 13:50 British Summer Time 25 July 2023

    13:50 BST 25 July 2023

    Manchester City

    Dias on Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland being jokers in the dressing room: "You can see it clearly, but we have a good environment between all of us. Even Mateo [Kovacic], who just came in; one of the first conversations we had, he told me 'wow, this is amazing, how well you all get on.'

    "Mostly, it is about having people who can make jokes, but also people accepting being made a joke. The friendly environment helps us come together at the right time."

  17. 'I can see myself living here'published at 13:47 British Summer Time 25 July 2023

    13:47 BST 25 July 2023

    Manchester City

    Now it is the turn of Manchester City defender Ruben Dias, who is asked about heat in Japan and whether the team have seen any sights: "Yes, we had some time, but the boss keeps us busy. We had a walk around the city, it looks amazing and I could see myself living here.

    "But the heatwave, especially today, is bad. We have been dealing with it fine."

  18. Bayern will want 'best players in the world'published at 13:43 British Summer Time 25 July 2023

    13:43 BST 25 July 2023

    Manchester City

    On Harry Kane's potential move to Bayern Munich, Guardiola said: "I don't have words to say how good he is. Bayern will always want to take the best players in the world and he is one of them. He is not our player."

  19. No decision made on new captainpublished at 13:39 British Summer Time 25 July 2023

    13:39 BST 25 July 2023

    Manchester City

    On Manchester City's new captain, Guardiola said: "When we come back to Manchester when the squad will be definitive that is when we will choose our new captain. I will speak with the old captains' and they can help decide."

    On replacing his assistant managers: "I don't know what happens with my assistant managers. I take care of them so well and they drop me, so if you want to come to the bench I have a space now.

    "I want to thank Rodolfo Borrell for an incredible seven years together and he was a huge part of our success especially last season, so I wish him and Enzo Maresca the best. We are looking to have someone to now help us."

  20. 'I don't know what is going to happen' - Walker's futurepublished at 13:30 British Summer Time 25 July 2023

    13:30 BST 25 July 2023

    Manchester City

    On Kyle Walker's future Guardiola said: "He is an incredibly important player for us. He has specific qualities which are so difficult to find. However I don't know what is going to happen.

    "He is still our player and is in the plans tomorrow. We hope he is going to stay next season with us. Why should he not play?"

Latest transfer news: Kylian Mbappe given permission to discuss record move with Al Hilal (2025)

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