Liverpool make £64m Kylian Mbappe 'offer' but Monaco reject bid for prolific 18-year-old striker

• Liverpool reported by Marca to have had £64million offer turned down  
• Kylian Mbappe generating interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs  
• Russian billionaire owner Dimitri Rybolovdev insists Monaco can keep Mbappe 
• £64m would almost double record fee Liverpool have ever paid for a player 

Liverpool have seen a £64million offer for French wonderkid Kylian Mbappe rejected by Ligue 1 champions Monaco. 

According to a report in Spanish publication Marca, the Reds tabled a formal bid but Monaco are determined to keep hold of their prized asset.

The 18-year-old has generated a huge amount of interest from some of Europe's heavyweight clubs having burst onto the scene this season. 

Marca reported: 'The offer has been rejected by Monaco, who believe that the price tag carried by their prodigy should read a number above 100 million euros.'

Vice-president of the principality club Vadim Vasilyev is adamant the club can persuade Mbappe to remain with the club. 

The young France international scored his 15th Ligue 1 goal of the season in his side's 2-0 win against St Etienne to clinch the title in his last outing. 

Mbappe's performances in the Champions League have also drawn widespread praise and his elegant, languid style combined with raw pace makes him one of the most sought-after talents in world football.

Jurgen Klopp will not be alone in his interest, though the Liverpool Echo report that no concrete bid has actually been offered.

A £64m deal would equate to almost double the highest amount spent by the Reds on a player having splashed out £35m for Andy Carroll in 2011.

Mbappe has scored 26 goals in all competitions and Real Madrid are considered among the favourites to lure the prodigious talent but this transfer saga is likely to continue in the summer.