Barcelona join the rest of Europe’s giants in the race for Monaco hotshot Kylian Mbappe


BARCELONA are the latest European giant to join the race for Monaco’s in-demand youngster Kylian Mbappe.

The 18-year-old has been making shock waves in France this season and has been compared to former Monaco superstar Thierry Henry.

Mbappe lived up to his next Henry billing with a fine display in midweek against Manchester City
Barcelona voice interest in Kylian Mbappe after he impressed against Man City

But now Monaco boss, Leonardo Jardim, faces an uphill task to keep hold of his striker after Mundo Deportivo reported Barcelona are the latest club to be interested.

The Catalan giants have now joined arch rivals Real Madrid, Manchester City, Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund in the race to land his signature.

Luis Enrique’s interest comes just days after Mbappe scored and performed well against City in the Champions League in the stunning eight-goal thriller at the Etihad.

Monaco's new young superstar Kylian Mbappe is wanted by a host of clubs
Monaco’s new young superstar Kylian Mbappe is wanted by a host of clubs
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Barca boss Luis Enrique has joined a list of bosses to show an interest in Mbappe
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Kylian Mbappe has been compared to Monaco and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry
Kylian Mbappe has been compared to Monaco and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry
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The Frenchman who is gaining the reputation around Europe as one of the best youngest also reportedly has super agent Jorge Mendes representing him.

Mbappe has come on leaps and bounds since making his debut last season and has netted 11 times in 24 appearances this term.

He has also worked well alongside Radamel Falcao who has managed to rediscover his form under Jardim, as the pair have fired Monaco to the top of Ligue 1.

Monaco's Leonardo Jardim is also believed to be in the running
Monaco’s Leonardo Jardim faces the tough task of keeping hold of his teenage superstar
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Mbappe and Radamel Falcao have formed a deadly partnership in Ligue 1
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