insists Liverpool are interested in signing Kylian Mbappe but admits the club cannot compete with for the Paris Saint-Germain forward.
The 23-year-old’s contract with PSG expires at the end of the season and it’s understood that the forward has now reached an agreement to join Madrid on a free transfer this summer.
but while the France international is flattered by the interest from the finalists, he is intent on joining Madrid.
Klopp, meanwhile, concedes that he would love Mbappe in his squad but says Liverpool ‘cannot be part of these battles’.
‘Of course we are interested in Kylian Mbappe, we are not blind,’ said Klopp.
‘We like him and if you don’t like him then you have to question yourself.
‘But, no, we are not, we cannot be part of these battles.
‘There must be other clubs involved and that is fine. He is a great player.’
Speaking about his future on Sunday, Mbappe said: ‘It will be known very soon, it’s almost done.
‘My decision is made, yes, almost. You have to respect all parties.
‘I know that people expected a lot from me. That’s normal. I’m in a hurry too. But it’s not only about me.
‘But here it is, it’s finished right now, there are just some details left.’
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