Transfer Talk: Real Madrid set Jan. 15 deadline for Mbappe\u060c<\/p>\n
The winter transfer window has not yet reopened in Europe, but movements are underway and a lot of gossip is circulating.<\/em> <\/em>Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!<\/i><\/p>\n Real Madrid want definitive answer from Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbapp\u00e9<\/strong> on his future on January 15, according to a report from AS.<\/p>\n With the 24-year-old's current contract with The Parisians<\/i> ending this summer, Real Madrid are officially allowed to discuss a summer transfer as a free agent from the beginning of January. The Whites<\/i> intend to act quickly and Fayza Lamari, Mbappe's mother and agent, will receive a contract offer.<\/p>\n However, the Spanish giants are not prepared to wait long for an answer after what happened in 2022. That was when Mbapp\u00e9 was heavily linked with a move to Madrid but chose to stay at PSG.<\/p>\n – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga and more (US)<\/strong> Real Madrid reportedly believe the January 15 deadline gives the France international enough time to decide whether or not he wants to represent the La Liga side.<\/p>\n This approach aims to ensure that The Whites<\/i> will have time to find an alternative solution if they fail to agree a deal for Mbappe. Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is another player they have been linked with.<\/p>\n Real Madrid are confident in their position and believe the growth shown by Jude Bellingham, Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior and Rodrygo since their arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu will help persuade Mbappe to join.<\/p>\nTOP STORY: Time is running out on Real Madrid's offer for Mbapp\u00e9<\/h2>\n
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