Monaco desperate to keep hold of Mbappe

Ligue 1 leaders Monaco are determined to ward off interest in talented forward Kylian Mbappe Lottin, Le 10 Sport can reveal.

After the youngster enjoyed a bright start to the current campaign, numerous top clubs began to show interest in his services, with Barcelona, Arsenal and Tottenham just some of his suitors.

But, despite the fact that they have the opportunity to sell their prized asset for a lot of money at the end of the season, Monaco will rather hold on to the 18-year-old striker.

The Principality club plan to cash in on Radamel Falcao instead and hand a starting role to the young Mbappe, which should persuade the player to remain at Stade Louis II at least for a few more years.

The France Under-19 international scored 7 goals in just 8 Ligue 1 starts this season, and he will have an important decision to make at the end of the season.