5️⃣ big names who could replace Kylian Mbappé at PSG | OneFootball

It's going to be all change for Paris Saint-Germain this summer.

With Kylian Mbappé set to leave, the French giants are now in the market for a new forward who can spearhead Les Parisien 2.0

But who could that forward be? Let's find out.

Victor Osimhen

A very different type of forward to Kylian Mbappé, but undoubtedly one of Europe's best.

Victor Osimhen signed a new contract with Napoli last summer but that deal included the insertion of a release clause that could see him become one of the most sought-after strikers in the world come June.

Chelsea and Manchester United have both been linked with the Nigerian striker but PSG's undoubted financial power will almost certainly see them be in the conversation.

With Osimhen as a central totem and Ousmane Dembélé and Bradley Barcola in support, Luis Enrique could have something special on his hands next term.

Rafael Leão

A report in Gazzetta dello Sport last week revealed for the first time that PSG are now looking at making a 'concrete offer' for Milan star Rafael Leão.

The Portugal international had been of interest to the Parc des Princes side in summer 2023 before the arrivals of Marco Asensio, Randal Kolo Muani and Ousmane Dembélé.

Interest has been brewing for the 24-year-old for 12 months though, to the point where Luis Enrique's men are ready to move come the end of the season.

Will Milan be interested in selling however? The Rossoneri aren't in the strongest financial position but would reportedly not be willing to budge on their €120m valuation.

Mohamed Salah

With Jürgen Klopp leaving Liverpool at the end of the current season, speculation has been rife about a potential exodus of players.

Although that seems unlikely, one man who could be tempted to swap Anfield Road for the Champs-Élysées is Mohamed Salah.

Salah was heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia last summer and with the Egypt international now 31-years-old a big-money offer would be hard to turn down.

Salah has already secured his Liverpool legacy but a trophy in his final few months could be the perfect parting gift before heading to Ligue 1.

Marcus Rashford

They say a change is as good as a rest and one player who looks like he needs a new environment is Manchester United's Marcus Rashford.

Rashford was sensational for Erik Ten Hag last term but has gone completely off the boil in 2023/24, scoring just five goals in 23 appearances in the Premier League.

Three of those five goals have come in the last month however with Rashford's recent admonishment for an unauthorised trip to Belfast seemingly having the required effect.

At 26, the England international is no longer a youngster who can get by on goodwill alone and perhaps only the shock of a new club, in a new country can take him to another level.

Bernardo Silva

All good things must come to an end.

After seven years and - up to this point - 13 trophies, you could argue that this summer would be the perfect time for Bernardo Silva to bow out at Manchester City.

Having already played in France with Monaco, the Portuguese wizard knows the league and would surely slot straight into Luis Enrique's style of play.

A report in L'Equipe on Friday morning suggested that Bernardo Silva is definitely an option for the capital club with football advisor Luis Campos a 'big fan' of the City sensation.