In a recent report, ESPN correspondent Julien Laurens has claimed that Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe is keen to play for Liverpool. However, the French speedster is aware that extending his contract with PSG could be his best option right now because of the financial constraints of top European clubs including the Reds, which has been brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic (via ESPN’s Julien Laurens).
Mbappe’s Incredible Form At Paris This Season
Mbappe has made the most out of a difficult campaign in the Ligue 1 this season as he has been responsible for producing a run of productive displays as a crucial member of the PSG attack. He has banged in 14 goals and provided eight assists in 22 appearances for the French giants this term across various competitions.
The former Monaco youngster has caught the eye with his offensive contributions in Europe where he has averaged 3.8 shots, 1.8 key passes and 3.4 dribbles per 90 minutes in the UEFA Champions League group stages. He has even been tidy with his ball-distribution after completing 78.3% of his attempted passes in European football (stats via whoscored).
Mbappe is under contract at Parc des Princes until the summer of 2022, so Mauricio Pochettino will be under pressure to cash in on him at the end of this campaign or risk losing him for free next year. Another option for the new PSG manager would be to convince the France international to pen a contract extension to keep him at the club for the long-run.
What Will The French Forward Bring To Anfield?
Mbappe possesses blistering pace, which he can use to complete some dangerous dribbles in the final third. He is made for big game situations and has established himself as a prolific goal-scorer at the highest level over the past few years.
The 39-time France international is a lethal finisher in front of goal and can turn on the afterburners to lose his marker in the attacking third. He is a generational talent, so Liverpool will do well to win the race for his services next summer.
Will Mbappe Be A Dream Signing For Jurgen Klopp?
If Liverpool’s form this year is anything to by, then Reds manager Jurgen Klopp will be desperate to cut off some deadwood and strengthen his squad by adding someone as talented as Mbappe at the end of this season.
The form of Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah has been poor since the turn of the year. Both Divock Origi and Takumi Minamino has failed to find the back of the net when called up by Klopp. Plus, Diogo Jota has missed several matches this season due to injury which has increased Liverpool’s need to sign a new attacker.
Hence, Mbappe will be a dream option for the Merseyside outfit as he will improve the quality of Klopp’s first-team considerably and help them challenge for some major silverware in the coming seasons.
