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Kylian Mbappe remains undecided on his future which has led to speculation that Liverpool have the rare opportunity of holding talks with the French forward and could present him with an offer to move to Anfield.

A report from le10sport in France states that Liverpool will hold talks with Mbappe and his entourage in the "coming weeks".

This follows a story in the French media that suggested Real Madrid had already reached an agreement with Mbappe over a summer move to the Bernabeu.

The Times refuted the claims suggesting that the 25-year-old has not yet made a decision on his future and that he is still considering his options, among which include a move to the Premier League.

It was all swiftly put to bed with a statement given by Mbappe's camp to RMC Sport.

The statement reads: "There is no agreement about Kylian's future, especially as there are no discussions underway about it. No type of influence could dictate the timing of Kylian's discussions, reflections or decisions."

Liverpool ready to offer contract to Kylian Mbappe

Now, it's reported in Spain that Liverpool are prepared to submit a contract offer to Mbappe to capitalise on the French striker's indecision.

His PSG contract expires in less than six months which leaves him free to talk to interested clubs and thanks to FIFA's rules, he can sign a pre-contract agreement with Liverpool if they can convince him to choose them over Real Madrid. Fichajes reports that the "always attentive" Liverpool recruitment team are very closely watching the developing situation.

The Reds are "the best club best positioned in the Premier League to sign" the 25-year-old striker as a free agent in the summer.

It's an incredibly difficult ask, especially given Real Madrid's financial strength, but it all rests on what Mbappe wants. If he wants Liverpool, it makes finding an agreement a lot easier.

If not, basically impossible.

With that in mind...

What can Liverpool offer Mbappe?

Aside from the obvious like Anfield, the fans, the culture of success, Jurgen Klopp's game-management etc, Liverpool can still offer the Frenchman a lot more than they are credited with.

Not for nothing, the Reds pay some of the best wages around. The only difference is that they only pay high salaries to players that have proven they deserve it. Mohamed Salah, for instance, earns £18.2 million per year.

However, Mbappe earns that equivalent every four or so months in Paris. To afford his wages at the current time, Liverpool would need to cut their wage bill by 34%.

In terms of what they can offer in contract terms, they have a few options.

Liverpool will want to sign him on a long-term contract given the serious money he'd be earning with no less than a three-year contract likely to be offered.

A loan would be an interesting option but it would be disruptive. I'd still love it but it's just so un-Liverpool.