Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly identified Marcus Rashford as their no.1 target to replace Kylian Mbappe.
The Ligue 1 champions will be tasked with replacing their star forward in the summer transfer window after Mbappe announced he will leave the club on a free transfer.
Real Madrid are expected to add Mbappe to their star-studded squad after years of chasing his signature.
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Mbappe was the highest paid player in Paris and PSG are likely to use the savings made with his salary off their books to recruit his replacement.
Rashford has been a target in the past, with interest in 2022 before the Manchester United striker penned a new long-term deal to stay at Old Trafford.
The forward has struggled under Erik ten Hag this season, scoring just seven goals in 34 appearances as well as being disciplined by the club for an off-field incident.
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Nevertheless, that has not deterred PSG’s interest who are willing to offer £75m to bring Rashford to France according to the Daily Mirror.
Despite his struggles, the England international has already reaffirmed his commitment to United and his desire to help return the club to their former glories in an interview with The Players Tribune.
“Listen, I’m not a perfect person,” he said. “When I make a mistake, I’ll be the first one to put my hand up and say that I need to do better.
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“But if you ever question my commitment to Man United, that’s when I have to speak up. It’s like somebody questioning my entire identity, and everything I stand for as a man.
“I grew up here. I have played for this club since I was a boy. My family turned down life-changing money when I was a kid so I could wear this badge.”
The report adds that even though Rashford is loyal to his boyhood club, PSG are confident they can convince him to replace Mbappe.
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is also viewed as an alternative if Rashford opts to remain in the Premier League.
Topics: Marcus Rashford, Kylian Mbappe, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Premier League, Football
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