Glen Johnson thinks that the departure of Jurgen Klopp could cost his former club Liverpool the chance to sign Kylian Mbappe.
While Real Madrid are regarded as favourites to land the player from Paris Saint-Germain this season, rumours persist that Mbappe sees Liverpool as a credible alternative should he leave Ligue 1.
Liverpool will likely be in need of a new star striker as Mo Salah continues to be linked with a transfer to the Saudi Pro League, following Klopp out the door this summer.
However, speaking to Betfred, Johnson thinks that the uncertainty around Anfield could see them miss out on the French international.
He said: “I’m unsure. Real Madrid are always going to be Real Madrid aren’t they?
"They’re always going to attract the big names, regardless of who their manager is because they’re one of the most iconic clubs in the world, so I’m not surprised that he wants to go there. What player wouldn’t?
"Maybe the uncertainty surrounding who’s going to manage Liverpool next season is the reason why Mbappé wouldn’t be prepared to take the risk of moving to Anfield.
“If he goes to Real Madrid, he will be the best player in La Liga, live in Madrid and will never have to look back.
"You have that option, or you can go to Liverpool and not know what the next 18 months holds for you. Liverpool are a very difficult club to say no to, but this scenario is a bit different when you take the change of manager into consideration.”
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