With Europe’s top leagues winding down and the summer transfer window set to open in less than a month, football’s silly season is truly upon us.
The big clubs — in their bids to enhance, rebuild, rejuvenate, or complete their squads — are looking largely at two categories of players: the bona fide superstar who may be prised away from another heavy-hitter in one fashion or the other; and the potential superstar of tomorrow who has shown signs of breaking out but may still offer good value for money.
Kylian Mbappe is the most prominent example of the first category, with the French sensation announcing that he will leave Paris St. Germain as a free agent after the expiry of his contract. Real Madrid is reportedly preparing to receive Mbappe after the Champions League final.
