Ex-United forward says takeover won't solve everything
Sheikh Jassim handed dream Kylian Mbappe Manchester United transfer incentive
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Kylian Mbappe to Manchester United might seem far-fetched but you can bet your bottom Qatari Riyal that prospective Reds owner Sheikh Jassim would love to bring the Frenchman to Old Trafford.
Mbappe's future has been thrown into doubt by reports that he won't be taking up the one-year option on his contract at PSG, meaning he could leave for free in 12 months' time. The player muddied the waters on social media when saying he was happy in Paris for next season.
We've been down this road before with Mbappe and it ended with a new €630million contract and, reportedly, a say in the affairs of the French giants. Any prospective deal this summer could only be afforded by a select few and Spanish side Real Madrid would be the overwhelming favourites.
They've pursued him before and have the financial power plus the European standing to attract the 24-year-old. As things stand, it's hard to imagine the budget constraints at United allowing them to make a move for Mbappe, and that's not taking into account whether the superstar would even be interested.
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But the goalposts could shift should Sheikh Jassim win the race to take over the Reds. He would bring significant financial power and reports emerged earlier this season claiming he saw Mbappe as the perfect calibre of player to bring in.
Mbappe would know what to expect too, current club PSG are owned by Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar via Qatar Sports Investments. Mbappe has had dealings with the owners in his position as the jewel in the Parisian crown. It brings an understanding of the way of working amid potential similarities with how Sheikh Jassim
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