Sheikh Jassim is eyeing an extraordinary deal for Kylian Mbappe and a couple of his French teammates should he seal a Manchester United takeover.
The Qatari billionaire is still well in the running to become the new owner of the Red Devils. He has lodged at least three bids for United and is attempting to beat Sir Jim Ratcliffe to a deal.
There has been a stumbling block over recent days with the INEOS owner thought to have outbid his rival after the third round of bidding. That has not stopped Sheikh Jassim from putting his transfer shortlist together ahead of a potential Old Trafford takeover.