Explained: How Taylor Swift could influence Kylian Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid with official announcement of PSG forward’s signing on the horizon

WHAT HAPPENED?
As things stand, the World Cup winner is running down his contract at Paris Saint-Germain. Mbappe is due to hit free agency in the summer, at which point he is expected to embrace a new challenge with La Liga heavyweights.

THE GOSSIP
With another ‘Galactico’ on the way, Real are understandably keen to put on a lavish presentation ceremony for Mbappe. That is where pop superstar Swift comes into the equation, with two dates on her Eras Tour set to take place at Santiago Bernabeu on May 29 and 30.

DID YOU KNOW?
The infrastructure being put in place for those gigs could also be used to showcase Mbappe as a Real Madrid player. The 25-year-old has made it clear that he wants any outstanding issues regarding his future to have been ironed out by the time that Euro 2024 gets underway on June 14.

WHAT NEXT?
According to Marca, Real are ready to take advantage of Swift’s presence in the Spanish capital as a couple of iconic figures pass through their doors. Following that plan would work in the Blancos’ favour even if they, and/or PSG, reach the Champions League final – which will take place at Wembley on June 1.