Liverpool is prepared to rival Real Madrid in the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain attacker Kylian Mbappe as both teams aims to add to their depth in the attack.

Real Madrid has stepped up their interest in the Frenchman as the former AS Monaco star is unwilling to extend his deal with the Ligue 1 Champions as speculations increases over a possible deal.

The Premier League Champions elect Liverpool is monitoring the progress of Real Madrid as regard the deal and they hope to cut in to hijack the deal for the World Cup winner.

The 21-year-old star has scored 30 goals this season and he keen on plying his trade elsewhere as he is unhappy at the club and wants out of Paris Saint-Germain, he relationship with manger Thomas Tuchel and the club fans have deteriorated in the past months.

Mbappe wants to represent France in the Olympic games a wish Paris Saint Germain is not prepared to grant and has sent letter to the French Football Federation stating their opposition to Mbappe being called up for Tokyo 2020, according to report in L’Equipe.

Real Madrid greatest threat to signing Mbappe remains Liverpool as the former AS Monaco star is a huge fan of the Anfield team.