Can Liverpool actually afford to sign Kylian Mbappé? Yes, this is why…

Liverpool are expected to have a busy summer window. Multiple players are expected to leave Liverpool while fans expect one or two marquee signings. One of those names that has been doing the rounds on twitter and various other websites is Kylian Mbappé.

Whether he is actually on the radar of the club or not, we will only know if we see him signed up and in a Liverpool jersey or if he signs elsewhere. Now, yes Edwards and the team will do their own homework, however, here is why I think Mbappé will join Liverpool.

These are the ten reasons that I think Mbappé will join Liverpool:

1. They can actually afford his wages with multiple players expected to depart from the club.
2. Liverpool and Mbappé are both sponsored by Nike. This gives Nike a huge global appeal and a chance to push their marketing efforts to great heights.
3. Mike Edwards is known to structure deals that can see Liverpool sign almost anyone. We’ve seen that in the past, and there is no reason he can’t swing his magic wand once again.
4. Given that the Liverpool owners, FSG, look at investments, signing Mbappé who can be sold in the future once his contract nears completion is something that FSG might be interested in. This helps them recover their investment in him and in fact make a profit.
5. Jurgen Klopp and Mbappé are both admires of each other. They have publicly mentioned in interviews that they are fans of each others style of play which only strengthens our chances of getting him.
6. LeBron James and Mbappé are great friends and both of them are sponsored by Nike. This gives us a good chance to leverage their relationship and push a deal through.
7. Real Madrid aren’t as attractive anymore. Most of their top players are past their prime, but they are far away from the levels that they reached two to three seasons ago. In addition to that, Zidane is expected to leave meaning the French Connection takes a tiny hit.
8. Liverpool #7 jersey — James Milner, vice-captain should be able to lead from the front and hand over his prestigious #7 to Mbappé if he does sign for Liverpool.
9. Liverpool has multiple French speaking players that make it easier and better for him to settle if he does decide to join Liverpool. Joel Matip, Naby Keita, Fabinho and Sadio Mane all speak French!
10. The fact that Real Madrid are still in the European Super League might work in the favour of Liverpool. There is a slight chance that Mbappé might not want to play in the ESL and not compete for the La Liga and the UEFA Champions League.

So if you ask me, yes Liverpool can afford to sign Mbappé. The puzzle pieces are here, a few of those need to come together for Liverpool to make the signing of the century that should see them stay on their perch for a few more years.

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