Madrid may lose interest in Kane after Mbappe's PSG exit note

REAL MADRID are expected to explore a summer move for Kylian Mbappe, after he announced his plans to quit Paris Saint-Germain, which could effectively end their interest in Harry Kane.

- Dan Kilpatrick

Mbappe stunned PSG yesterday when he informed them he will not trigger a 12-month extension in his contract that would have taken him to 2025.

The 24-year-old France captain will be a free agent at the end of next season and his decision to leave PSG could spark a transfer bidding war for him this summer. PSG have always maintained Mbappe would not be allowed to leave for free, meaning they may now reluctantly sell to the highest bidder.

Madrid have a long-standing interest in Mbappe and appear favourites to sign him this summer, though they are likely to face interest from Premier League clubs. But Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Jude Bellingham for £88.5million and it is unlikely they could afford Bellingham, Mbappe and Kane in the same summer. PSG are l ikely to demand around £150m for Mbappe.