Social media went berserk after Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe reportedly hit the internet, claiming he had submitted an official letter to inform the club's board that he would not be extending his contract, which was due to expire in 2024.
According to the Telegraph via CaughtOffside, the World Cup winner's decision came at a time when the Ligue 1 Champions will have to either sanction his sale in the upcoming summer transfer window or risk losing him for nothing in 2024.
That has left the Paris-based club in a tight corner; it's going to be a serious loss to PSG's owners, as they will be in a strong position when it comes to negotiations if they decide to sell the players. With the team already aware, potential suitors would want to hold the French giants at ransom.
Interestingly, Kylian Mbappe's revelation came hours after rumors of a new owner's announcement were anticipated at Manchester United. On the very same day, Qatari media outlet Al-Watan suggested that Sheikh Jassim had won the takeover battle for Manchester United (h/t Mirror Sport).
Back in May, the Daily Mail reported that Manchester United's potential new owner, Sheikh Jassim, was planning on taking the French international to Old Trafford when the takeover process at Manchester United was complete.
Although the takeover process is still a long way off from completion, Erik Ten Hag, who is anticipating building a team that could challenge for trophies in the future, will surely love to have a player like Kylian Mbappe at his disposal.
Still, confirmation and the announcement of a new owner will seriously impact Manchester United's upcoming summer transfer plans.
With that in mind, it must be remembered that Real Madrid has a long-standing interest in Kylian Mbappe, and although a rumor suggested Florentino Perez, Los Blancos President stated they have no plans of signing the 25-year-old this year.
Manchester United throws their hat in the ring for Felix Nmecha.
German outlet Sport 1 indicated that Manchester United have officially met with Wolfsburg ace Felix Nmecha's father to negotiate a potential move from the Bundesliga to the Premier League next summer.
While Manchester United are heavily linked with the likes of Mason Mount and Moises Caicedo, they are unsurprisingly playing mind games regarding the transfer price tag and competition from rivals to sign the aforementioned midfielders. Oldtraffordfaithful believes Erik Ten Hag, a 'meticulous planner," has a contingency plan in case Manchester United fails to land their transfer targets.
Felix Nmecha will be available for a reduced transfer fee as he has just one year left on his contract with Wolfsburg. He will cost around £13 million, according to reports.
Felix Nmecha, a former Manchester City talent, has attracted interest from Borussia Dortmund as well, which would make Manchester United's signing a tough one, but the Red Devils are serious in the race to win his signature.
Borussia Dortmund would also want to put a serious effort into the race as they are seeking a potential replacement for Jude Bellingham, who is on the verge of being announced as a Real Madrid player.