According to an amazing rumour, Manchester United is one of three teams expressing “firm interest” in a Real Madrid player that the La Liga giants are willing to trade in order to assist get Kylian Mbappe.

Acquiring French sensation Kylian Mbappe is Real Madrid’s main transfer target for 2024. At the conclusion of the current season, the PSG star’s contract in Paris expires. An additional year is a possibility, but it’s up to the player—not PSG—to decide whether to take it.

According to a number of sources, Real Madrid has given Mbappe until January 15 to respond to inquiries about a potential season-ending free agency move.

There’s even been suggestion Real are started to examine signing alternatives such as Erling Haaland or Victor Osimhen amid waning prospects of acquiring Mbappe.

L’Equipe reports that Liverpool is in regular communication with the elite forward’s camp, which heightens Real’s concerns. According to reports, Reds owner John W. Henry has made it his personal goal to get Mbappe to Anfield.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano did, however, reiterate to Caught Offside that Mbappe will not be hurried into making a choice over his future.

That came after a clear statement from the players’ agents emphasising that Mbappe won’t be under any duress to make a snap choice on a transfer that may define his career.

“Kylian Mbappe has not indicated the timing to announce his future move,” Romano stated in response to the speculations.

“We will have to wait as his family statement from last week confirmed that ‘no rumours will put pressure on Kylian’s timing’.”

The Spanish media, as reported by Football365, now claims that Mbappe is and will be Real Madrid’s top target in the market.

Furthermore, it’s said that a superstar sale is being explored to guarantee that acquiring Mbappe is financially feasible in order to assist bring the fantasy to life.

While Real seeks a Mbappe trail, Man Utd wants Vinicius Jr.
There would be no transfer fees for free agents, but there would be a massive sign-on bonus and a massive weekly salary to deal with.

According to the source, Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr. has been chosen as the best player to take advantage of in order to achieve this goal. Mbappe prefers to play on the left flank, where Vinicius usually plays, for a number of reasons.

Man Utd, PSG, and Manchester City are mentioned as the three teams expressing “strong interest” in signing the 23-year-old. Obviously, PSG is interested since they would have to replace Mbappe should he leave to Real Madrid.

Vinicius is reportedly United’s “ideal candidate” to bolster their front line. United will have money to spend come summer when the Premier League approves Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s minority takeover.

It’s crucial to remember that the Spanish publication in question isn’t regarded as one of the most trustworthy sources of transfer news.

However, a few of their criticisms are valid, not the least of which being the challenge of fielding Vinicius and Mbappe in the same starting lineup.

It is also anticipated that United would make a strong push during the summer window. At that point, their strict spending plan will be history, and high earners like Anthony Martial, Casemiro, Jadon Sancho, and Raphael Varane could no longer be on the books.

However, Vinicius Jr. to Manchester United does seem like a fantasy—at least for the time being.