Mohamed Salah and Bernardo Silva are closely monitored by PSG to kickstart the post-Mbappé era
L’Equipe report this Thursday night that PSG are closely monitoring a flurry of star players in the wake of Kylian Mbappé’s departure at the end of the season – presumably to Real Madrid. The outlet understands that Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah (31) and Manchester City attacking midfielder Bernardo Silva (29) are part of the wishlist, alongside Napoli centre-forward Victor Osimhen (25).
With the highest-paid football player in Europe heading to pastures new, Les Parisiens are set to bank over €200m in savings – a motherlode fit to reshape the team’s attacking force and more. L’Equipe understands that not a single player can replace Mbappé’s output for Les Parisiens with PSG considering a near-complete overhaul to kickstart the post-Mbappé era.
The outlet adds that Osimhen will be the priority signing, should Napoli chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis were to lower his €150m demands for the Nigerian striker. The latter would not mind returning to Ligue 1 after his breakthrough season with Lille OSC, although Salah sounds like he has many admirers in Paris. The Egyptian’s name is said to be “circulating” in the club’s headquarters.
The same can be said of Silva. Mbappé’s former teammate at Monaco is under contract until 2026 with Manchester City. Les Parisiens have made Silva a “dream signing” and it appears the interest is reciprocal. L’Equipe understands that the Portuguese’s release clause is valued at €60m. Rafael Leaõ (24) is also being considered, despite his recent renewal with AC Milan until 2028.
The outlet adds that PSG will try again to lure Joshua Kimmich (29) from Bayern Munich. The fact that the Germany international does not get along with Thomas Tuchel may play in Paris’ hands. Although, the executives may want to
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