Kylian Mbappe has revealed that he was briefly in talks to sign for Liverpool - but maintains his decision was always between Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.
The 23-year-old held discussions over a move to Anfield but admits there was more chance of him linking up with Jurgen Klopp and co at Anfield in 2017, back when Mbappe was still playing for Monaco. Ultimately deciding to reject a transfer to Real Madrid this summer in favour of signing a new and groundbreaking three-year contract with PSG, his mother was a key factor in why talks took place regarding a potential venture to Merseyside which had been rumoured as recently as last week.
"We talked a little bit, but not too much. We talked a little bit," Mbappe told the Telegraph before pouring cold water on the prospect. "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."
