Kylian Mbappé (25) moves ever closer to the exit door at Paris Saint-Germain, a fact that the club looks like it has reluctantly come to terms with as it prepares for a busy summer ahead replacing the irreplaceable.
What has become apparent this season since Mbappé shifted conclusively from his preferred position on the left into the central striking role, is that PSG are no longer targeting a left winger as his replacement.
According to Sports Zone, this is because the club have been impressed with Bradley Barcola’s (21) progress on the left wing. The summer signing from Olympique Lyonnais has helped develop a well-balanced attacking trio alongside Ousmane Dembélé (26) and Mbappé, that the club will look to build on, rather than break up further with the replacement of Mbappé.
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— SPORTS ZONE (@SportsZone__) February 15, 2024
Le PSG est très satisfait de Bradley Barcola et ne souhaite pas entraver sa progression.
Le club se voit plutôt renforcer l’axe offensif.
Victor Osimhen, Lautaro Martinez et Benjamin Šeško sont très appréciés. ✨ pic.twitter.com/OqTNGCfNNd
A summer bidding war for Victor Osimhen?
This means that PSG will instead look at strikers and have begun to narrow down their search to three options: Napoli’s Victor Osimhen (25), Internazionale Milan’s Lautaro Martínez (26), and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Šeško (20).
Osimhen in particular could prove to be an interesting choice but the club will face a steep battle to secure the Nigerian international. PSG had two bids worth over €100 million each rejected by Napoli last summer, and interest in the player has only increased since then.
It’s no secret that Premier League sides have been circling the star since he led Napoli to their third-ever scudetto last season. Chelsea in particular are thought to be admirers of the former Lille forward and a summer bid is expected from the London club.
