Up until this Friday, it was believed Real Madrid stood alone at top of the race for signing Monaco's highly-touted prospect Kylian Mbappe.
The 18-year-old striker is one of Europe's hottest young properties after scoring 24 goals for Monaco last season - including 15 which helped the club to Ligue 1 glory.
Reports in Spain have suggested that Liverpool have had a recent bid of £88m turned down by Monaco for Mbappe.
Manchester United, Arsenal and Manchester City have all been linked with Mbappe, with the latest rumours claiming that linking up with Arsene Wenger appeals to the player.
The current Champions League holders remains the most likely destination for the France global although Liverpool and Arsenal are both still pursuing.
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Mbappe's game time would also be greater in England than at the Bernabeu despite Zinedine Zidane's reported pledges of a guaranteed starring role.
Sanchez, in particular, was exceptional for Arsenal last season and their success next season surely hinges on whether he and the German playmaker remain at the club, though both are out of contract next summer.
It would be a fascinating battle between two of England's biggest clubs and while Arsenal will be confident due to Wenger's close relationship with the player and his family, Liverpool are able to offer Mbappe Champions League football next season.
While it seems incredibly unfeasible, it is at least encouraging to know that the Reds would be willing to get right amongst the crowd if the Frenchman by some miracle opted to turn down the glamour and money of a move to Real Madrid this summer.
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