PSG identifies Victor Osimhen as Kylian Mbappe’s replacement

Kylian Mbappe’s transfer deadlock might take a complete turn in a few weeks as French champions Paris Saint-Germain plan to cash in on him before his contract runs out.

PSG are resigned to losing the Freance national team captain after refusing to sign a new deal hoping to exhaust his contract which runs till June 2024.

However, the French outfit have identified red-hot Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen as a perfect replacement.

According to Diario AS, PSG will push hard for Osimhen this summer as the Parisians look to turn the page on the Mbappe saga.

The Nigeria international scored 31 goals in all competitions and with his 26 league goals leading Napoli to their first Scudetto triumph in over 30 years.

Osimhen also became the first African player to win the Serie A Golden Boot in its 125-year history.

The 24-year-old is not new to the French league after spending two seasons with Lille before his mega move to Napoli.

The French champions are determined to recoup as much money as they can for Mbappe and have said they will not let him leave the club for free.

The saga is expected to continue throughout the summer but PSG know exactly what quality of striker they are looking to grab and will try as much as possible to sell 2018 World-cup Mbappe so they can get bring Osimhen’s agents to the deal table.

Although, Napoli have maintained their stance that their top-scorer is not for sale but are believed to be looking for a fee in excess of €150m to part ways with him.

In a recent interview, Napoli president de Laurentiis said: “We will see Victor Osimhen wearing our shirt next season, that’s for sure, and if a ‘more than indecent proposal arrives, we will move on and find another top talent as we did with Kvaratskhelia and Osimhen”.