Real Madrid have reportedly turned down Kylian Mbappe’s excessive wage demands, raising doubts over their deal for the forward.

It is widely expected that Mbappe will complete a free transfer to the Bernabeu when his PSG contract expires this summer.

Executives in the Spanish capital remain confident that the 23-year-old will join them despite the fact a pre-contract is yet to be finalised.

However, according to Guillem Ballague, Mbappe has asked for £83million more than the salary that had already been agreed – a request that Madrid have refused.

It is news that PSG will be delighted to hear as it boosts their hopes of holding on to the 23-year-old.

Ballague has previously reported that the French side have offered to pay Mbappe £125million over two years in a bid to make him stay at the Parc des Princes.

The forward has scored 33 goals and provided 22 assists in 41 appearances for Mauricio Pochettino’s side this season.

Madrid is said to be his preferred destination though and it has been claimed by German outlet BILD that Mbappe is set to sign a five-year deal with a £40million-a-year salary in the Spanish capital.

Roberto Carlos excited fans on Wednesday night when he appeared to confirm that the French international would soon be a Galactico.

During Real Madrid’s 3-1 win over Osasuna, supporters asked the legendary Brazilian whether Mbappe was signing for the club and he simply replied: ‘He is coming’.