The French Football League has been hit with a setback in its efforts to retain superstar forward Kylian Mbappé, as talks between the club and the player have stalled.
According to reports from France, Mbappé's representatives have refused to meet with PSG's sporting director Leonardo in order to discuss a new contract extension that would keep him at the club until 2025.
This news comes after Mbappé's agent, Mino Raiola, recently suggested that his client was open to leaving Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) if he felt he could get a better deal elsewhere.
However, it seems that PSG is determined to hold on to their star man, despite the challenges posed by Mbappé's desire for a larger salary package.
As the transfer window approaches, the future of the Frenchman remains uncertain, but one thing is clear - Mbappé will not be easy to replace. He has already scored 11 goals this season, making him one of the top goal-scorers in Europe, and he continues to impress with his dribbling skills and pace.
If Mbappé does leave PSG, there will undoubtedly be interest from other clubs, including Manchester United, who have been linked with the player in recent months. However, it remains to be seen whether he will choose to stay with PSG or seek a move to a bigger club.
Regardless of what happens, Mbappé's departure from PSG would certainly be a major blow to the club's hopes of winning the Ligue 1 title this season. The French champions currently sit second in the league table, two points behind leaders Olympique de Marseille, and they will need all their key players to perform well if they want to maintain their title challenge.