It seems, after Kylian Mbappe said he’s open to football transfers out of Paris Saint-Germain, he’s caught Manchester United’s eye. Simultaneously, United veteran and Mbappe’s fellow French countryman Paul Pogba may be heading in the opposite direction (football news). For startling, potential football transfers, Manchester United target Mbappe, PSG target Pogba, with both also trying to retain their players.
Football Transfers – Manchester United Target Mbappe, PSG Target Pogba
Manchester United Target Mbappe
Manchester United are on the lookout for a new player to strengthen their attack, the front area of their team.
And, according to ESPN, Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe is on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s list of potential transfers next summer.
However, Manchester United are well aware of Real Madrid’s advantage in the race for the young Frenchman. This is because PSG man Mbappe himself would rather join the Spanish side.
So, the Manchester club and their head coach are also considering the signing of youngster Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund.
Finally, they also have an eye out for striker Lautaro Martinez from Inter Milan.
PSG Target Pogba
Meanwhile, the future of Paul Pogba, Manchester United’s own midfielder, still remains uncertain. Recent reports all say that Pogba could join PSG next summer on a free transfer.
The Athletic claims that United tried to extend his contract in the middle of the last Premier League season itself.
Apparently, back then, they offered the Frenchman a new contract with a salary raise.
Even now, the club’s proposal still stands while the France international is taking his sweet time deliberating over his future.
His regular wage was around 200,000 pounds per week. And The Athletic believe that United have already offered to double this salary to ck. With the contract that United have proposed, furthermore, Pogba would retain playing security until 2025.
Had Pogba accepted the offer, he would have become the highest paid player at Manchester United but he didn’t respond.
