Kylian Mbappe now leaning towards PSG exit this summer

Real Madrid are leading the race for the forward

According to reports, Kylian Mbappe is beginning to believe that he will be departing Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the summer and that Real Madrid are his preferred destination.

Rodrigo Faez and Julien Laurens of ESPN claim that Mbappe has begun accepting the possibility that he will leave the Parc des Princes. If that happens, the French striker wants to transfer to the Santiago Bernabeu.

PSG were taken aback when Kylian Mbappe sent them a letter stating that he had no intention of renewing his current contract.

The 24-year-old is contracted to the Parisians through the following season, and they run the risk of losing him when he becomes available on the open market.

The Ligue 1 winners have therefore offered him the choice of signing a new contract or being offered up this summer. Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the club's president, stated that there was no chance for "one of the most outstanding players" to go for nothing.

This previous season, Kylian Mbappe was in sensational form, scoring 41 goals and dishing out 10 assists in 43 appearances across tournaments. He contributed to PSG winning its sixth Ligue 1 championship.

The Parisians, nevertheless, faltered in Europe once more, losing in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. The Paris Giants were beset by issues in the locker room and doubts about the long-term prospects of Lionel Messi and Mbappe.

Given that Carlo Ancelotti's team is the favourite, the France captain may be moving to Real Madrid. They have long admired Mbappe and were disappointed not to be able to recruit him a year ago when he renewed his contract with the Parc des Princes.

After Karim Benzema left for Saudi Pro League winners Al Ittihad, Madrid is searching for a new striker. His French colleague is currently gravitating towards a summer transfer to the Bernabeu after topping their list of alternatives.

His apprehension will cost a lot of money; according to estimates, Los Merengues will have to fork out €200 million.

According to reports, Mbappe would like PSG to receive compensation for his departure, and if the go-ahead is given, Los Blancos will be ready.