Liverpool target Kylian Mbappe 'promised astronomical bonus' by Real Madrid as 'source' reveals inside info

Liverpool target Kylian Mbappe was once promised an 'astronomical bonus' by Real Madrid if he signed for the club, according to a report.

Mbappe is out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain at the end of June, meaning he can already talk with European clubs over a pre-contract.

That includes English clubs, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City among the clubs linked with making a move.

According to French outlet Le Parisien, Jurgen Klopp's Reds are said to be 'the most credible and dangerous candidate' to sign Mbappe from PSG, although any deal would come with it a significant signing-on bonus.

But Real Madrid have heavily been linked with Kylian Mbappe, especially considering they do not have a senior centre forward in their squad on a permanent basis at present.

Karim Benzema left Real to join Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad in the summer, while former Stoke and Newcastle forward Joselu is on loan from Espanyol.

Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and even Jude Bellingham have played up front for Carlo Ancelotti's side this season, with all three being natural in other positions.

Given president Florentino Perez's desire to sign Mbappe - despite Real's current financial predicament - a move to the Bernabeu for the Frenchman wouldn't exactly send shockwaves through the footballing world. That's despite Real issuing a statement in November denying that they had recently spoken to Mbappe.

The Athletic now claim that Mbappe held talks with Real Madrid over a move in 2022, although the extent of the talks is unclear. The Frenchman eventually opted to stay put in France instead.

On deadline day in the previous year, Real submitted a bid of €220 million to sign the forward, which was turned down by PSG.

And according to a source close to Mbappe, speaking to The Athletic, those 2022 talks involved 'an understanding' that the forward would receive a signing bonus of €130 million - although it is claimed that any talks now would likely lead to an agreement on a much smaller figure.

Mbappe has sought to distance himself from any claims that any move from PSG is incoming, stating that he has currently not made a decision over his future as of yet.