Paris Saint-Germain are facing an impending reconfiguration of their squad for next season after confirming the departure of Kylian Mbappé due to the end of his contract. Given this scenario, strategist Luis Enrique has made clear to the club’s board his three demands to strengthen the team in his absence, according to sources close to the team quoted by journalist Ben Jacobs.
The 3 signings Luis Enrique Mbappé wants to replace
-A defender: Firstly, Luis Enrique has expressed the need to strengthen the defense with a top-level centre-back. One of the names that is being heard a lot is Jules Koundé, currently in the ranks of FC Barcelona. The French defender looks set to leave the Blaugrana team in the next transfer market and becomes an attractive option for PSG.
-A midfielder: As for the midfield, the Spanish coach is looking for a midfielder who can strengthen the team’s rotation. Three important names are on the table: Gavi from FC Barcelona, although his departure from the Catalan club seems complicated; Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle, whose arrival would depend on compliance with financial regulations by the England team’s sales activities; and Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva, who has long been a target of the Parisian club and could be available on the market.
-A striker: Finally, in attack, Luis Enrique’s priority is to bring in a top striker, with Napoli’s Victor Osimhen the Spanish coach’s favorite. Options to strengthen the wings are also being explored, with the likes of AC Milan’s Rafael Leao and Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford in the Parisian club’s orbit to complement the attack.