I reckon this is just the same old raggy smoke and mirrors illusion that we've all seen time after time from them: Things going a bit tough? Never mind, we'll put some rumours out that we're buying yet another golden superstar to bring success, so save up your pocket money, boys and girls, 'cos the replica shirts will be on sale very soon.
It's their tried and tested formula to placate the Middle Eastern market, and every time the plastics fall for it.
If Mbappe goes to the rags (and that's a very big IF) he's going to demand wages that will dwarf the Ladyboy's, and I'm not so sure the rags can take that chance - especially if they don't make the top 4.