PSG willing to pay €140 million for Arsenal star as dream Kylian Mbappe replacement finally identified

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is actively searching for a replacement for their star player, Kylian Mbappe. According to recent reports, they are willing to spend a staggering £140 million to acquire Arsenal’s talented winger, Bukayo Saka.

PSG is preparing for a future without Mbappe, whose contract is set to expire this summer, allowing him to leave the club. Despite efforts to retain him, including a notable meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron last month, it appears that the attempts to keep the French captain at PSG were unsuccessful.

Rumors have been swirling about Mbappe’s next move, with strong indications that he might join Real Madrid on a free transfer. However, neither Mbappe nor Real Madrid have confirmed any such deal. Reports from the Spanish newspaper Marca suggest that Mbappe has been in regular contact with former Real Madrid player Sergio Ramos and his current PSG teammate Achraf Hakimi. These discussions are reportedly about what life in Madrid might be like if he decides to sign with the Spanish giants.

In response to the potential departure of Mbappe, PSG has been focusing on strengthening their squad with French talent. Last summer, they added players like Ousmane Dembele, Randal Kolo Muani, and Nordi Mukiele to their roster. The team also includes promising local talents such as Warren Zaire-Emery and Bradley Barcola, who play significant roles within the squad.

However, PSG’s ambitions extend beyond France. They are now eyeing European stars, with Bukayo Saka emerging as their top target to replace Mbappe. This information comes from the Spanish newspaper Fichajes, which claims that PSG has placed Saka at the top of their wishlist for this summer’s transfer window. The report states that PSG is ready to bid at least €140 million for the 22-year-old, potentially making him Arsenal’s most expensive sale ever.

Despite PSG’s interest, Arsenal is keen to keep Saka. The Gunners understand the challenge of finding an adequate replacement for such a pivotal player if he were to leave. Arsenal’s management and fans alike would undoubtedly prefer to see Saka remain at the Emirates, continuing to contribute to the team’s success under Mikel Arteta’s leadership.

As the summer transfer window approaches, it remains to be seen whether PSG’s substantial offer will tempt Arsenal into selling their star winger, or if Saka will continue to shine in the Premier League.