Real Madrid have clear stance on Kylian Mbappe transfer
There is no doubt that Mbappe is one of the best players on the planet and seems pretty much destined to win the Ballon d’Or someday, unless something unexpected happens.
He would be considered as a major coup for any club on the planet right now. But considering how the transfer saga involving Real Madrid and Mbappe has transpired in the past, and how Vinicius Jr has developed in recent years, and Los Blancos might not really need the Frenchman anymore.
Source: https://therealchamps.com/2022/12/25/real-madrid-stance-kylian-mbappe/
It is naive to believe any public statements when it comes to such big things. I think the "leak" from Marca which is pro-Real media can be considered as a public statement. I'm sure Real Madrid have an interest in Mbappe but they try not to show it as Mbappe is also interested in Real Madrid so it's better to look indifferent in order to reach a favorable agreement.