Liverpool's long-standing admiration for Kylian Mbappe has been well documented and one former PSG star has made an intriguing prediction about the Frenchman's future

Former Paris Saint-Germain and West Brom midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu tipped Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe to join Liverpool in the event he ever leaves Spain.

Of course, the Reds have long been credited with interest in the Frenchman, even prior to his rapid rise in the French capital. Liverpool's links with Mbappe go back to his time at Monaco, with Jurgen Klopp heavily involved in the club's pursuit.

The former Liverpool boss has spoken extensively about the lengths Liverpool went to in order to convince the attacker to make the switch to Anfield, including flying him and his family in a private jet and going all out with food as the club made its pitch. It proved fruitless, however, as Mbappe ultimately chose to join PSG.

That interest remained as his future was called into question in more recent years, although it was far more tentative this time as Real Madrid led the race by quite some distance. After a handful of missed opportunities, Mbappe eventually signed for the La Liga giants in the summer of 2024.

He has continued to establish himself as one of the game's most elite forwards ever since, and there is currently no indication that he has any desire to leave the Bernabeu. However, Mulumbu has suggested Liverpool would be the obvious destination if he ever wished to test himself in another league.

"I think as everybody knows, and he said it many times in interviews, the dream was to play for Real Madrid," the retired midfielder said in an interview with GOAL. "But I really think after Real Madrid, if - a big if because he will stay for a long time over there - if he wants to leave this club, he will go for Liverpool, definitely.

"He said it before. He spoke with Jurgen Klopp at the time and he's really a fan of Liverpool. That would be the best option for him and for the club."

Whether Liverpool would ever have room in its attack for Mbappe is another question in itself. Now 27, he will undoubtedly spend the peak years of his career at Madrid, meaning any future club would only have him for the tail end of his career.

The Reds, meanwhile, are moving forward with a youthful attack and have plenty of reason to be excited. Bradley Barcola and Victor Munoz both signed in the summer and have shown promising signs already, although the former's hefty price tag means expectations remain high.

Rio Ngumoha has also been earmarked as the future, and extensive efforts are seemingly underway to tie him down to a long-term deal. At 18 years of age, Ngumoha potentially has over a decade ahead of him at the highest level.

Then, in the forward position, big money has been spent on Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike. The latter is still recovering from an Achilles injury, but an eventual return to his previous form will only be a positive for Liverpool.