Arsenal and Liverpool dealt huge transfer blow as Real Madrid make blockbuster move for top target

They have shown last season that they could go all in if needed, having previously submitted an impressive offer for the star forward before negotiations stalled over valuation.

With PSG reluctant to meet Leipzig’s steep asking price, Premier League suitors hoped to capitalise on the impasse.

However, Real Madrid’s aggressive push and financial clout present a serious obstacle for both English clubs, as Los Blancos aim to secure another world-class talent for their attack.