Paris Saint-Germain has turned down Real Madrid's bid for their star striker Kylian Mbappe, according to reports from the French media.
The French club have expressed interest in Mbappe since his move to PSG from Monaco in 2018 and have been trying to secure him on a long-term contract. However, they have been unable to match Real Madrid's offer of 150 million euros (£124 million) per year, which is the highest wage ever offered to a football player.
Mbappe, who is just 20 years old, has become one of the most sought-after players in world football. He scored 46 goals in 39 games last season for PSG, helping them win the Ligue 1 title and reach the Champions League final.
Real Madrid have always had high hopes of signing Mbappe, seeing him as a key part of their plan to challenge for European titles in the coming seasons. The Spanish club have already signed several other top players this summer, including forward Cristiano Ronaldo and midfielder Toni Kroos, but they have not yet made any moves to sign Mbappe.
The rejection of the Real Madrid bid comes as PSG continue to strengthen their squad with new signings such as defender Raphael Varane and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. They also have several young talent prospects in their youth academy that could be considered for future transfer deals.
Overall, the decision to reject the Real Madrid bid shows the strength of PSG's desire to retain Mbappe and keep him at the club for many years to come. It also highlights the gap between the two clubs' budgets and the value placed on Mbappe by both sides.