Mbappé chooses Premier League and Real Madrid go for Haaland: they're willing to pay a fortune

For months newspapers, TV shows and social media have been flooded with news about the future of Kylian Mbappé. His contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires on June 30 and no one can be sure what will happen to him the day after. Should he stick to his stance of not activating the automatic extension clause, he will become a free agent and will be able to sign with any club he wishes.

With this scenario, Real Madrid appeared as the favorites to keep the French striker. They have been interested in him for years and have the economic power to do so, in addition to offering an unparalleled sporting challenge: the possibility of competing for the Champions League, the title that 'Kiki' is obsessed with and that he was never able to win with PSG.

However, this week The Times shared a piece of news that changed everything. According to the English newspaper, Mbappé is not worried about Los Merengues' rush to get an answer, as he has planned to listen to other offers. And his main intention is to play next season in the Premier League. The English league is one of the most difficult and prestigious in the world and that could be attractive to him. Although The Times does not assure it, the main favorites are Liverpool.

If this is confirmed, Real Madrid will be forced to activate plan B: Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker is the great star of Manchester City and has a contract until June 30, 2027. But he, his father and his agent have said on more than one occasion that he intends to play in other leagues, so his departure from England is possible at some point.

How much will they have to pay for him?

Reports indicated that Haaland's exit clause was in excess of $200 million. However, the newspaper AS assures that this amount is only for the case in which his destination is another English club. If his departure is to another league, the price "is much closer to $100 million than $200 million″. That would be an amount that Real Madrid can pay and that is why the transfer can become a reality this summer.