Another Kylian Mbappe Saga This Summer: Where are the three most likely outcomes for PSG’s attacking icon?

While the footballing world might still be reeling from Lionel Messi’s stunning move to Inter Miami, it is another PSG icon who looks set to steal most of the headlines this summer.

Once again finding the net while away on EURO qualifying duties with France this week, Kylian Mbappe has only continued to cement his spot as one of the modern era’s most recognisable superstars.

However, despite putting pen to paper on a record-break new deal in Paris last summer, the 24-year-old once again has a string of question marks over both his long and short-term future in the French capital.

Ahead of another summer transfer window that will likely revolve around another Mbappe saga, we have taken a look at the three most likely outcomes for Europe’s new poster boy.

Keeping his word in Paris?
While it might be no secret that all of world football’s elite would be willing to break the bank in order to snap up Mbappe, the future Ballon d’Or winner appears to have made his choice crystal clear over the past couple of weeks.

Although the French skipper might have publicly stated that he will not be putting pen to paper on a new deal in the capital, Mappe has stated that he has not intentions of leaving Princes Park this summer.

Making it clear that clinching a maiden Champions League crown with PSG is still his top priority, the 24-year-old is undoubtedly Les Parisens’ poster boy – even if it just for one more season.

However, while Mbappe might already be planning for another European challenge with the French heavyweights next season, the PSG hierarchy have certainly been placed in a difficult position.

With Mbappe reportedly unwilling to budge on his decision to not extend his current deal in Paris, the reigning Ligue 1 champions will know that a summer move is their only chance of receiving a bumper transfer fee for a player who is now in the final 12 months of his current deal.

Knowing just how unpleasant it would look to allow their attacking icon to leave Princes Park on a free transfer next summer, PSG have a huge decision on their hands over the next couple of months.

Another Los Blancos saga on the cards?
With it announced earlier in the month that reigning Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema would be the latest superstar name heading to Saudi Arabia, it is no secret that Real Madrid are without a heavyweight number nine for the first time in over a decade.

While Los Blancos might have welcomed former Newcastle misfit Joselu to the Spanish capital on a one-year loan deal from Espanyol this week, Carlo Ancelotti’s side are expected to break the bank this summer in search of Benzema’s long-term replacement.

Although Madrid might have been left hugely frustrated last year as they thought that they had done enough to snap up Mbappe in what would have been a history-making deal, club president Florentino Perez is still fixated on the prospect of bringing the World Cup winner over to Spain.

With many around the Bernabeu already salivating at the prospect of Mbappe linking up with Vinicius Junior next season, it seems almost inevitable that the 70-cap international will be playing in that iconic white jersey sooner rather than later.

While the Madrid hierarchy might know that they can wait another 12 months and complete what would be a sensational free transfer, Los Blancos and Perez have historically proven that they will not let finances stand in the way of their ambition.

If Mbappe is to finally leave Paris this summer, it is no surprise that Madrid is seen as his most likely destination.

A stunning move to Manchester?
While Pep Guardiola might have jokingly stated earlier in the week that the newly crowned treble champions will not be bringing Mbappe to the Etihad this summer, they are not the only Manchester giant who have been linked with a sensational move for the French record-breaker.

Although Manchester United might have managed to tie England international Marcus Rashford down to a bumper new deal at Old Trafford, it is no secret that Erik ten Hag has a new number nine at the top of his summer wishlist.

However, accepting last week that they will be unable to prize Harry Kane away from Tottenham and withdrawing from any potential discussions, the former Ajax boss could still be dreaming of the chance to complete what would be regarded as one of the most shocking moves of the modern era.

With United’s potential sale stealing most of the headlines over the past couple of months, one of the two frontrunners to take over from the Glazer family certainly have some lofty expectations.

With Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani still desperate to complete his blockbuster Old Trafford takeover and fend off the advances of Sir Jim Radcliffe, The Express reported last weekend that Sheikh Jassim has placed Mbappe at the very top of the players he wants to immediately follow him to Old Trafford this summer.