February 18th 2024.
It has been reported that the French star, Kylian Mbappe, will be leaving Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the current season. This news has already prompted the club to start planning for a future without their star forward. And according to sources, PSG are eyeing a potential transfer from Manchester United in order to fill the void left by Mbappe's departure.
Mbappe himself has informed the PSG hierarchy that he will not be extending his contract with the club, and will instead leave on a free transfer. This decision has sparked a race among top European clubs to secure the 22-year-old's signature. Real Madrid have emerged as the leading contenders, but Mbappe's representatives have also reached out to other teams, including Manchester City and Arsenal from the Premier League.
While PSG will not receive any transfer fee for Mbappe, they will save a hefty amount on his high salary, which is currently the largest in the world. The club plans to reinvest this money in signing new attacking players, and one of their top targets is Manchester United's Marcus Rashford. The French champions have had their eye on the 26-year-old for a while now, and they previously attempted to sign him in 2022 when his contract was close to expiring.
However, United decided to trigger a one-year extension on Rashford's contract, and he has since signed a new deal that keeps him at Old Trafford until 2028. But this has not deterred PSG, as their football advisor, Luis Campos, is a big admirer of Rashford's talents. The club is looking for a versatile forward who can play on either wing or in a central striking role, and Rashford fits the bill perfectly. They are also considering a move for Napoli's Victor Osimhen, who is a traditional number 9 striker.
But it seems that Rashford could be the preferred choice for PSG, especially after his recent talks with Campos. The Englishman's time at United has been a bit rocky, with some disciplinary issues leading to him being dropped by manager Erik ten Hag. This, coupled with a relatively lackluster season in terms of goals, may make Rashford open to the idea of joining PSG and stepping into Mbappe's shoes.
However, any decision regarding Rashford's future at United will ultimately be made by the club's new minority owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The 22-year-old's transfer saga is sure to be one of the most talked-about topics in the upcoming transfer window, and we will have to wait and see where he ends up playing next season. Stay tuned for more updates on all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis on Manchester United.
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