Paris Saint-Germain feel that Karim Bezema's move from Real Madrid to Saudi side Al-Ittihad is 'partly to blame for their current stand-off' with Kylian Mbappe.
The 35-year-old is one of several big-name players to join the Saudi Pro League after signing on a free transfer last month.
His international teammate remains unwilling to extend his time at PSG beyond 2024, meaning the club are keen to sell their striker now rather than seeing him leave for free next summer.
Mbappe has been linked with Liverpool and Real Madrid among others, although it is hard to see a club matching his £206 million wage demands.