Kylian Mbappe wants PSG to sign Premier League star - Reports
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Kylian Mbappe wants his club to sign Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane as Lionel Messi's replacement, according to Diario Gol.
Messi, who joined the Parisians last year on a free transfer from Barcelona, is into the final nine months of his contract with the club. PSG are keen to extend his term, with chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi wanting to offer him another two-year contract. However, the player is set to decide his future only after the FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this year.
Following a difficult first season, Messi has found his feet at the Parc des Princes this season, netting five goals and making eight assists from 10 appearances across competitions.
PSG forward Neymar has described #thfc striker Harry Kane as intelligent. [DAZN] https://t.co/g5YBvcFiXN
However, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner's future hasn't been secured, with Bleacher Report suggesting he could leave the Parisians to join MLS side Inter Miami next year.
If that happens, Mbappe has figured out who the club must sign as a replacement; the Frenchman keen to have Kane on board. Mbappe thinks the Spurs ace could bring plenty of value and experience to the squad, and he would settle in well.
Kane's contract with Tottenham runs till 2024. So the north London outfit could negotiate a move next year on a cut-price deal instead of losing him on a free transfer 12 months later.
The 29-year-old is valued at a hefty £81 million, but PSG will hope to snap him up at a lower price.
A first-time finish of the highest quality from @HKane 🤌 https://t.co/N4kSugdJIf
Diario Gol has also reported that Al-Khelaifi hopes Spurs won't reject their bid like they did with Manchester City last year. City manager Pep Guardiola said that Tottenham rejected four bids for Kane, who has five goals in eight games across competitions this season.
PSG continue unbeaten start to season with another win
PSG came from behind to beat Maccabi Haifa 3-1 in the Champions League in midweek to continue their unbeaten start to the season.
The prolific attacking triumvirate of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar were all on target for the Ligue 1 champions, who strengthened their grip atop Group H.
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar all scored for PSG 🔥 https://t.co/YaofmNVEiG
It was their fifth victory in a row across competitions and ninth in 10 games as Christophe Galtier's side appear in great shape right now.