After Kylian Mbappe wrote them a letter alerting them he won't pursue a 2025 contract option, PSG are considering selling him this summer.

In a year, Mbappe might be available for free transfer, a situation PSG is desperately trying to prevent.

Real Madrid's future plans heavily involve such a move, however L'Equipe is now claiming that PSG would not permit Mbappe to depart as a free agent, meaning he may be sold this summer.

The 23-year-old had already committed his future to the capital club for the following campaign, amid rising interest from Spanish giants Madrid.

But the option to extend his contract by another year - through to 2025 - will not be activated, due to the specific wishes of the French forward noted in a formal letter sent to the club on Monday.

Having purchased Mbappe for €180 million (£155m/$194m) in 2018, PSG will therefore be looking for at least a partial return on their initial investment.

The news is massively significant for Real Madrid. The 14-time European Champions only said goodbye to veteran forward Karim Benzema a week ago, with the striker calling time on his Madrid career after 14 years in favour of a move to Saudi Arabia.

Los Blancos are in the market for a forward, having already contacted Chelsea about the availability of Kai Havertz, but the chance to land their prime transfer target as early as this summer may be too good an opportunity to turn down.