French forward Kylian Mbappe finds himself at the center of a colossal bidding war as Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal has reportedly tabled a staggering £259 million bid to secure his services from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

The reigning French champions have made it known that they are willing to part ways with Mbappe, evident in their decision to exclude him from the pre-season tour of Japan and South Korea, focusing only on players committed to the club.

Al Hilal’s world-record-breaking offer is not the only one PSG has received for the free-scoring forward. Speculation suggests that other clubs have approached the Parisians with a mix of offers, including cash-plus players, in their pursuit of Mbappe. Paris Saint-Germain is well aware of the intense interest surrounding the France captain, with at least five clubs expressing their desire to secure his signature, and the list includes Tottenham among other prominent names.

The market for Kylian Mbappe is heating up, and PSG anticipates further developments this week, as potential suitors, such as Chelsea, Manchester United, Inter Milan, and Barcelona, continue to vie for the highly sought-after talent. The French champions remain open to entertaining any offers for Mbappe, and given the circumstances, they are inclined to sell him to the highest bidder.

With only one year remaining on his current contract and his reluctance to sign a new deal, PSG believes Mbappe has already agreed to join Real Madrid on a free transfer next summer. This belief further accentuates the urgency for interested clubs to make their moves in the current transfer window.

As the pursuit intensifies, Al Hilal’s monumental offer has set a new benchmark for football transfers, leaving other clubs struggling to come close to matching it. The race to secure Kylian Mbappe’s services is on, and football enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly waiting to witness which club will emerge victorious in this high-stakes battle for one of the sport’s brightest stars.