Al Hilal, one of four Saudi Pro League sides financed by the country’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), have lodged a world-record bid for wantaway Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe, 90min understands.
Mbappe was left out of PSG’s pre-season squad after making it clear that he does intend to trigger the extension clause in his current contract, which runs until the summer of 2024.
The Ligue 1 champions are desperate to avoid a situation where Mbappe can leave the club on a free transfer, and have made available him this summer.
Contact has been made with a number of clubs across the…