Transfer Talk: PSG want £75m Rashford to replace Mbappe

Posted Friday, March 15, 2024 by ESPN

Paris Saint-Germain are ready to offer Manchester United £75 million to sign Marcus Rashford to replace Kylian Mbappe, according to the Daily Mirror.

Mbappe has been PSG's talisman, recording 34 goals and seven assists in 35 appearances this term, but the expectation is that he will join Real Madrid as a free agent during the summer.

PSG made a concerted effort to sign Rashford in 2022 and were willing to offer him £400,000-per-week, but the forward decided to stay at Old Trafford. The 26-year-old has endured his struggles this season with underwhelming performances at times in addition to off-field issues, and PSG are convinced that they can take advantage of that to bring him in with an opening offer of £75m.

The Red Devils could be tempted by that figure, although they value Rashford at closer to £100m, especially as there are currently strict Financial Fair Play rules that have restricted the club's spending. Even so, Rashford's status as a homegrown player would see any funds brought in be counted as pure profit under Premier League rules, which could allow for greater flexibility as United aims to strengthen their squad.

PSG believe they can succeed in signing Rashford, although they are also monitoring Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.