Kylian Mbappe receives record bid from Saudi team

Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal is making a record breaking effort to land another star footballer.

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Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal missed out on Lionel Messi.

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The club made a $332 million bid for striker Kylian Mbappe to French club Paris Saint-Germain.

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PSG have given Al Hilal permission to hold direct talks with Mbappe, confirming the offer.

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ESPN, citing unnamed sources, reported that Kylian Mbappe is not interested in an offer from the Saudi club.

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According to CBS Sports, Al Hilal are ready to pay Mbappe €700 million, or $776 million, a year.

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Mbappe is regarded as one of the most talented young stars in global football due to his pace, ball control and finishing ability.

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