Despite their best efforts to retain Mbappe's services for the long term, PSG will finally be bidding farewell to the 25-year-old when his deal expires at the end of the season.
Mbappe had already informed the French champions last summer that he would not be triggering the 12-month extension in his contract, leading to his brief banishment from the first team as PSG did their utmost to sell him.
Les Parisiens will now be losing the Real Madrid-bound attacker for nothing when the campaign concludes, but they will be saving a reported €200m (£170.8m) in annual wages and will not have to pay Mbappe his loyalty bonus either.
Despite already possessing Randal Kolo Muani, Goncalo Ramos, Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembele up top, PSG will be expected to invest some of the monies saved from Mbappe's departure into bolstering their offensive ranks further.
PSG tracking 11-goal Inter Milan forwardAccording to Italian outlet Tuttosport — via Sport Bild — Luis Enrique's side have now set their sights on Mbappe's compatriot Marcus Thuram, who has enjoyed a fine first season at Inter Milan.
The France international, whose father is legendary defender Lilian Thuram, made a name for himself at Borussia Monchengladbach before leaving on a free transfer for Inter during the 2023 summer window.
Forming a fearsome strike partnership with Lautaro Martinez, Thuram has hit double figures in goals and assists in the Serie A season, registering 11 goals and the same number of assists in 30 matches.
The former Sochaux youngster has started 29 top-flight contests for Simone Inzaghi's side, who are
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