'We're not hiding it' - What PSG said about signing Marcus Rashford after Kylian Mbappe bombshell

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has reportedly emerged as one of Paris Saint-Germain's main candidates to replace Kylian Mbappe. The French superstar is said to have agreed to join Real Madrid in the summer and PSG are expected to move big for his replacement.

Mbappe's deal with PSG expires at the end of the season and after months of speculation, the 25-year-old will reportedly move to Real Madrid.

The move would see PSG save a whopping £200million on wages and the French giants are expected to splash the cash in the summer transfer window. Rashford is said to be one of four transfer targets alongside Victor Osimhen, Gavi and Joshua Kimmich accorind to The i.

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PSG were interested in signing Rashford in the summer of 2022 - although at the time United did not entertain the idea of departing with the Academy graduate. The 26-year-old signed a new contract at Old Trafford in 2023, meaning United are in a good position to command a large fee.

Mbappe's imminent move to the Santiago Bernabeu could see PSG return for their previous transfer target, however, and go all out to bring Rashford to France. President Nasser Al-Khelaifi has already gone on record admitting the Parisian's interest in the versatile forward.

Speaking in 2022, he told Sky Sports News: "He's another player that is really amazing." He continued: "We're not hiding it, we spoke before and... interest. But the moment was not a good moment for both sides. Maybe summer, why not?"

Sir Jim Ratcliffe will have the final say on any incomings and outgoings at United this summer. A move away