Real Madrid believe they are nearing a deal with Monaco to buy Kylian Mbappe for €180 million ($210.5 million).
Monaco have denied the report from Marca that a deal has been agreed upon.
Sources at Real Madrid insist to The Guardian they are optimistic that a definitive deal is close. Mbappé would join on a six-year deal worth around €7 million a year.
Real Madrid have raised over €100m in sales this summer, with Álvaro Morata joining Chelsea and Danilo signing for Manchester City, while James Rodríguez has gone to Bayern Munich on loan.