By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Manchester United’s 26-year-old striker Marcus Rashford is on Paris St-Germain’s shortlist to replace 25-year-old France forward Kylian Mbappe, who intends to leave the club at the end of the season, reports The Times.
The French champions are looking to secure a replacement for Mbappé after the 25-year-old informed PSG of his decision to leave the club, likely for Real Madrid, following the expiration of his deal this summer.
With Mbappé’s decision to leave PSG, the club will have a reported €200 million to splash on a forward as they look toward a new era without the France captain.
It is reported that the Ligue 1 outfit have identified several potential forwards, including AC Milan’s Rafael Leao and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, who they could target in the summer, with Rashford topping the list. The report indicates that PSG’s football adviser, Luis Campos, has been a long-term admirer of the England international, who may depart Old Trafford in the summer.
Rashford has managed just five goals in all competitions for the Red Devils this season and has faced scrutiny for his off-field actions which could point toward an exit from the fallen Premier League giants. However, the report reveals that PSG intend to add just one starting forward in the summer before assessing whether or not to invest in a player such as Rashford, who offers similar versatility as Mbappé across the forward line.