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Liverpool transfer news: Mauricio Pochettino confident Kylian Mbappe will stay at PSG

Kylian Mbappe
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Mauricio Pochetino says he thinks Kylian Mbappe will stay at PSG beyond this summer.

The France international’s future is uncertain as he enters the final 17 months of his contract at the Parc des Princes.

Mbappe has been linked with Real Madrid and Liverpool, with reports suggesting he would be “keen” to move to Anfield.

"I believe that Neymar and Mbappe will stay, I have a feeling, and will stay a long time at PSG,” Pochettino told RMC

“And I have no doubts, I am very optimistic. The club is working hard to keep them with us.

“Ney and Kylian are happy. They are having fun here.”

Pushed for his views on Mbappe’s refusal to publicly rule out a transfer, Pochettino replied: “I'm not here to comment on Kylian's words, but I think it was positive that he came out and was honest.”

Speculation over Mbappe’s future abounds, but it seems increasingly unlikely that Neymar will be leaving PSG this summer.

“I am happy today. I am truly happy,” he said. “Things have changed a lot. I can’t exactly explain why. But today, I am feeling good. I have adapted. I am calmer and I am happier. I want to stay at PSG. 

"I also want Kylian to stay. We want PSG to be a great team. I want to continue to play football and be happy, that is the most important thing.”

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