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Klopp makes a call to Mbappe’s dad to get his son to join Liverpool

From The Sun, UK:

JURGEN KLOPP called Kylian Mbappe’s dad to discuss a potential transfer for the Paris Saint-Germain sensation, according to reports.

The Liverpool boss is a huge admirer of the French striker and is now hoping to beat Real Madrid to his signature.

According to Le10Sport in France,  Klopp dialled Wilfried Mbappe to gauge whether his World Cup-winning son would be interested in a move to Anfield.

Reports have linked both Mo Salah and Sadio Mane with moves away from the runaway Premier League leaders but signing Mbappe would ensure a more-than-adequate replacement comes in.

Liverpool are not thought to have made an official bid to the French side but Klopp wanted to know Mbappe’s plans as he weighs up a potential offer.

Mbappe Jr, 21, is regarded as the world’s most-valuable player due to his ability and age so it is likely to take a record-transfer fee to convince PSG to sell.

However, reigning European kings Liverpool face strong competition from Real Madrid for the French World Cup Winner.

Los Blancos have identified him as their No1 transfer target and former PSG, Monaco and Rangers winger Jerome Rothen, who played with Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane for France, reckons a deal was close to completion before the coronavirus crisis hit.

Rothen told Radio Montecarlo: “I know from club sources that a deal to take Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid was almost done.”