Manchester United are confident of securing the surprise signing of Kylian Mbappe this summer, according to reports in France.
The teenager is poised to complete a permanent move from PSG to Monaco after joining on an initial loan deal, but Le10 Sport believes the Ligue 1 giants will still be forced to pull the plug on the deal due to the Financial Fair Play stipulations hanging round their neck- leaving the way clear for United to step in.
Monaco value Mbappe at €190million (£166m) and while United are unwilling to meet their asking price, Monaco will be forced into accepting a reduced fee given all parties accept there is no way back for the player in the Principality.
And according to the report, United and Monaco have already held talks that would see United pay £88m (€100m) up front and send Anthony Martial back to his former club to help make up some of the shortfall.
It’s claimed both Monaco and Mbappe are open to the idea and the deal now hinges on Martial, who although keen to leave Old Trafford and kickstart his career, is believed to be uncertain about returning to his former club.