Kylian Mbappe is reportedly yet to make a final decision over whether to leave Paris Saint-Germain for Real Madrid.
As was the case almost two years ago, Mbappe is nearing the end of a contract at Parc des Princes and is being heavily linked with a switch to Los Blancos.
On the previous occasion, the 2018 World Cup winner made a late U-turn to continue his spell in the French capital, but Real have since returned to the negotiating table.
With Mbappe having just over four-and-a-half months remaining on his contract, he is in a position where he can formally hold negotiations over a pre-contract agreement.
In recent weeks, a number of reports have indicated that the 25-year-old is more likely to move to the Santiago Bernabeu than remain in his homeland.
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According to The Athletic, though, Mbappe is yet to receive an offer that has convinced him to take on a new challenge at his long-term suitors.
The report suggests that members of his entourage have been skeptical over whether the versatile attacker should jump at the opportunity to pen a proposal that has been put in front of him.
Real are allegedly prepared to make Mbappe their best-paid player, yet the terms are said to be lower than what he would have earned two years ago.
Nevertheless, it is claimed that PSG have presented an offer that is more lucrative than the one being offered by the La Liga leaders and current champions.
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Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is allegedly of the opinion that he has done everything possible to try to convince Mbappe to depart PSG after a seven-year stay.
As far as PSG are concerned, they are said to remain skeptical but "relaxed" over the situation, a consequence of having known Mbappe's desire to consider his options since last summer.
La Liga president Javier Tebas has recently stated that it was 'more than 50% likely' that Mbappe will sign for Real due to the Spanish club having recently been smart with their spending and having an increased salary cap for 2024-25.
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