Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has jumped into the battle for AS Monaco striker Kylian Mbappe.

L'Equipe says Klopp met with the Monaco youngster's representatives last month.

He has propelled Liverpool into the hunt for the in-demand teenager - but it's a different story for Manchester United and Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger is said to be privately pessimistic about doing a deal.

And Jorge Mendes' insistence in being involved with a potential transfer which would see Mbappe move to Old Trafford looks to have ended United's hopes.