Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is trying hard to keep Kylian Mbappe. However, it seems that Mbappe will move for free to Real Madrid after his contract expires at the end of the 2021-2022 season.
PSG must prepare for the departure of Mbappe, who has been the focus on the front lines. Then, who will be recruited by PSG as a replacement for Mbappe? Here are five potential replacements for Mbappe at PSG:
5. Marcus Rashford – Manchester United
This list will start with Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford. The English player lost his best playing time and touch in the 2021-2022 season.
However, if he regains his confidence, Rashford is believed to be able to return to his best form. With a contract that expires on 30 June 2023, Rashford could certainly be an option for PSG when Mbappe leaves.
4. Raheem Sterling – Manchester City
Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling could also be PSG’s choice as a replacement for Mbappe. Sterling has proven his capacity with Man City who can not only send passes, but is also sharp in the opponent’s goal.
Sterling’s contract still has a year remaining. So, PSG had to make an attractive offer so that Man City wanted to release the English player.
3. Ousmane Dembele – Barcelona
Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele is also on this list. How not, the 24-year-old player’s contract at Barcelona expires at the end of the 2021-2022 season. After an internal conflict with Barcelona management because of his contract, Dembele is predicted to leave Camp Nou.
PSG can also get Dembele for free in the summer of 2022. However, if you recruit Dembele, PSG must be careful because the French player is prone to injury.
2. Sadio Mane – Liverpool
Liverpool’s Sadio Mane is in second place. The Senegalese player’s contract expires on 30 June 2023, but there is no new agreement with the Reds yet. This opens up opportunities for each team to recruit these high-speed players.
PSG should also look at Mane, whose quality is no less great than Mbappe. However, PSG is predicted to have to spend large sums of money to persuade Liverpool to let Mane go.
1. Mohamed Salah – Liverpool
Mane’s teammate at Liverpool, Mohamed Salah. Like Mane, Salah’s contract will expire on June 30, 2023, but no new contract has been signed until now. In terms of quality, Salah is clearly comparable to Mbappe. However, in terms of age, Salah (29) is more mature than Mbappe (23). In addition, Salah is also more experienced in the Champions League because he has led Liverpool to become champions in the 2018-2019 season.
PSG is believed to have to spend large amounts of money if they want to get Salah. However, Liverpool most likely will not let Salah go because the Reds are still trying to extend his contract until now.
