Klopp breaks silence on shock Mbappe links as Chelsea receive huge boost in race

JURGEN KLOPP has broken his silence on reports linking Liverpool with a move for Kylian Mbappe.

The Reds recently emerged as potential candidates to sign Mbappe on loan this summer.

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However, Klopp has now cooled those rumours in an interview with Sky Germany.

Asked about the links, the Liverpool boss admitted: “We laugh about it.

“I can say that I think he’s a really good player, but the financial conditions don’t suit us at all.

“I wouldn’t like to ruin the story now, but as far as I know, there’s nothing to it.

“But it’s possible that someone else from the club is preparing something and wants to surprise me, but that hasn’t happened in the eight years that I’ve been here. That would be the first time.”

Klopp’s quotes come as a boost for Chelsea’s pursuit of Mbappe after they held talks with PSG over a deal.

The Blues have been linked with a potential player-plus-cash move for the French forward.

Mbappe is up for sale this summer after confirming he will not be extending his contract beyond 2024.

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He turned down a move to Saudi Arabia last week after Al-Hilal had a world record bid accepted by PSG.

Real Madrid remain the favourites to sign Mbappe, although Chelsea fans are convinced he is set to join the club.

Supporters believe they heard a player saying: “And Mbappe ain’t here,” during their Premier League Summer Series trophy presentation.

Fans took to social media to claim that the cryptic remark was a hint that the 24-year-old was on his way to Stamford Bridge.