Real Madrid president Florentino Perez met with Kylian Mbappe’s family last month in an attempt to push through a mega-transfer, according to reports.
The Monaco superstar is wanted by almost every top club in Europe with Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool all believed to have lodged bids.
Mbappe fired his way to becoming the most sought after striker in the world last season as he scored 26 goals in all competitions – as well as providing 14 assists.
Real are leading the race for Mbappe, but interest from Liverpool and Arsenal have prompted the La Liga champions to step up their efforts.
Telefoot claim Perez met with Mbappe’s family, the attacker is still only 18, and sat down with his entire team.
Perez tried to convince Mbappe’s family that a move to Spain was the best option for him as Real are prepared to make him one of the best paid players in the game.
Mbappe has reportedly been offered a 900 per cent wage increase to remain with Monaco as the French champions are keen to hang onto the striker for at least another season.
The 18-year-old is open to a move to Real, but is also considering staying in Monaco so as not to put his place in France’s World Cup squad next summer at risk.
Arsenal and Liverpool are prepared to break the world record to sign Mbappe, but both sides are aware they are outsiders for the young star.
Arsene Wenger has already made provisions should Mbappe reject a move to the Emirates while Liverpool are considering various options up front this summer.
Mbappe would surely break the world-record transfer fee as a teenager who has already reached immense heights.
A fellow Frenchman, Paul Pogba, holds the record for the most expensive player in the world.