Liverpool Transfer News: Kylian Mbappe €75 Million Offer Rejected by Monaco

AS Monaco have reportedly rejected an offer of €75 million (£64 million) from Liverpool for star forward Kylian Mbappe.

According to Jose Felix Diaz of Marca, the principality club turned down the bid for the 18-year-old sensation as they believe his true worth is in excess of €100 million (£86 million).

"The Reds have expressed their interest on paper, but the boss of the French team, Dmitry Rybolovlev, is convinced that the particular transfer can wait for another year," the report continued.

Indeed, as noted in the piece, Monaco's vice-president Vadim Vasilyev told CNN the new French champions will be doing all they could to keep hold of their prize asset.

"It is part of our model that some players leave but now we are financially much stronger than two years ago," he said. "With all these young players, we know that their value will never go down because they are so talented and ambitious. To keep Mbappe? It is our priority."

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The teenager has taken the football world by storm this season, helping Monaco secure a memorable Ligue 1 title. Mbappe has netted 15 times in the French top flight having cemented his status as a regular starter in Leonardo Jardim's side.

Although he's already making a massive impression in France, the most exciting thing about Mbappe is how much more he could develop:

During 2016-17, he's showcased the attributes of a complete forward. The youngster's movement is so sharp and intelligent, meaning he's regularly finding space in the penalty area.

In terms of finishing, there seems to be ice in Mbappe's veins. While teenage strikers can often snatch at opportunities created for them, the Monaco man is so composed when picking his spot or taking the ball around the goalkeeper. It's class he showcased in the UEFA Champions League, too.

Given his stock is so high, it would be a big surprise if Mbappe did opt to make the move to Anfield at this point in his career. Ste Hoare of Redmen TV is daring to dream, though:

However, the Football Accumulators account isn't convinced the Reds have a chance of landing the best prospect in world football at the moment:

According to a previous piece from Diaz, Real Madrid are keen to sign the forward in the upcoming transfer window, as are Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain. It's suggested if the La Liga giants meet the asking price Monaco place on the player, it's likely he'll end up at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Liverpool are moving in an exciting direction under manager Jurgen Klopp and look poised to secure their Champions League place for next season. But, for the time being, players such as Mbappe surely remain out of reach.