PSG willing to pay €120 million for Arsenal star as Kylian Mbappe replacement finally identified
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is actively pursuing a replacement for Kylian Mbappe, with reports indicating their readiness to spend €140 million on Arsenal’s Bukaya Sako. Mbappe, set to depart PSG this summer when his contract expires, has been linked with a move to Real Madrid. Despite meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron, no efforts were made to convince him to stay. Marca reports Mbappe’s regular communication with former Real Madrid players Sergio Ramos and Achraf Hakimi about a potential move to Madrid.
PSG has been keen on recruiting French talent, evident in their recent signings like Ousmane Dembele, Randal Kolo Muani, and Nordi Mukiele. Local talents such as Warren Zaire-Emery and Bradley Barcola also play significant roles. However, PSG is still on the lookout for European talent, targeting Arsenal’s Sako as Mbappe’s replacement. Fichajes claims PSG is willing to make a record bid of at least €140 million for the 22-year-old winger.
Arsenal is reluctant to let Sako go, especially as finding a suitable replacement would be a challenge for Mikel Arteta’s team. PSG’s pursuit of Sako highlights their strategy to invest in young talent and plan for a post-Mbappe era.
