Real Madrid are cautiously hopeful of their odds of signing Kylian Mbappe this summer.

Mbappe was close to joining Real Madrid last summer before he agreed to a new contract with PSG.

Publicly, Mbappe insists he wants to continue at PSG for one more season, but he's privately expressing a preference to join Real Madrid this summer. PSG would prefer to avoid losing him on a free transfer in 2024.

Mbappe would lead Madrid's attack alongside Vincius and Rodrygo.

Madrid's need for Mbappe is greater now that they've lost Karim Benzema to Saudi Arabia.