Mbappe successor: Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford on PSG list

Reconstruction of Paris

After the announcement of the departure of its superstar next summer, Paris Saint-Germain is already working hard on the post-Kylian Mbappé era: a change and a rejuvenation of the squad should pave the way for the French series champions to be successful – also internationally pave the sporting future (all background information in the big PSG story). The Mbappé millions saved, reportedly around 200 a year, need to be invested cleverly and efficiently. According to information from the English newspaper The Times, Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford is a hot candidate to fill the gap in the French forward line.

The 26-year-old left winger’s contract at Old Trafford runs until 2028, and the Red Devils have reportedly given their home-grown player’s working paper, which was last extended last summer, a release clause that is in the region of over £100 million (converted). around 116 million euros). A sum that the Premier League club has not yet received for any player transfer (for statistics). With just five goals in 29 competitive games, Rashford has so far fallen short of sporting expectations in the current season, and the 1.85 meter tall offensive force has already been given disciplinary penalties twice by coach Erik ten Hag, including his protégé’s nightclub forays that made the Dutchman feel bad burped. The market value of the 59-time national player has been reduced by 5 million euros twice in a row since the summer of 2023 (see history).

According to the newspaper, PSG’s strategic advisor Luís Campos has a close connection to Rashford. There were concrete discussions about a possible move from the Thames to the Seine as early as the summer of 2022, but ultimately Campos was unable to push through the transfer due to internal financial restrictions. It is therefore not unlikely that the Portuguese will now start the next attempt with a new tailwind.

PSG transfers after Mbappé departure: Osimhen & Gavi also on the shopping list

Basically, the same applies in Paris: the departure of a player of Mbappé’s caliber cannot be replaced one-to-one. And yet there are opportunities for the club as it rebuilds. The first names to emerge after the reports of Mbappé’s departure from the media were Victor Osimhen and Gavi. The former was already on the verge of leaving SSC Napoli last summer, but did not find the right club because the top European clubs were largely well staffed in the attack center. The only exception was Real Madrid, who wanted to keep the position open for Mbappé, who could now make room for Osimhen in France.

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	V. Osimhen
	Center forward
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According to The Athletic, the Nigerian is now at the top of the list for Paris Saint-Germain, who have completed several major deals with Naples president Aurelio de Laurentiis in the past. Ezequiel Lavezzi (2012), Edinson Cavani (2013) and Fabián Ruiz (2022) went from southern Italy to the French capital for a total of 117.5 million euros.

Gavi, however, is considered a dream player by coach Luis Enrique, who helped the midfield strategist make his debut in the Spanish national team in October 2021 at the age of 17. He has been missing from FC Barcelona since November with a torn cruciate ligament, and the unclear financial situation at the Catalans is once again leading to speculation about sales in the summer. According to reports, PSG is waiting for the chance to sign the 19-year-old and further rejuvenate the squad structure.

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	Gavi
	Central midfield
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