World Soccer Gossip: Real Madrid looking to raise funds to sign Mbappe

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REAL MADRID LOOKING TO RAISE FUNDS TO SIGN MBAPPE

There’s no doubt that Kylian Mbappe is one of the biggest stars in world football at the moment, so it comes as no surprise that he’s of interest to Real Madrid. According to AS, the La Liga giants are planning on selling six players this summer to raise funds for the signing of the 22-year-old.

Paris Saint-Germain’s French forward Kylian Mbappe (C) fights for the ball with Brest’s French defender Ronael Pierre-Gabriel (L) and Brest’s French goalkeeper Gautier Larsonneur during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Stade Brestois 29 at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on January 9, 2021.

Gareth Bale, Marcelo, Luka Jovic, Isco, Dani Ceballos and Brahim Diaz are understood to be the players who could be allowed to leave the Bernabeu in order to fund a move for Mbappe.

AGUERO WANTED BY BARCELONA AND PSG 

Real Madrid aren’t the only side who will be looking to sign a new striker over the next few transfer windows, as Manchester City will be searching for a long-term replacement for Sergio Aguero. The 32-year-old’s contract at the Etihad comes to an end this summer, meaning that he’ll be available on a free transfer.

Manchester City’s Argentinian striker Sergio Aguero during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on December 26, 2020.

According to The Sun, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are both interested in signing the striker.

MANCHESTER UNITED CLEAR-OUT CONTINUES

Manchester United’s clear-out looks set to continue with defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah set to move to Bayer Leverkusen for £1.5 million, according to the Manchester Evening News.

Manchester United’s Dutch defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah plays the ball during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on September 19, 2020.