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Paris Saint-Germain 'want five Real Madrid players in Kylian Mbappe deal'

By Andrew Delaney, Reporter | 13 September 2023

PSG 'want five Real Madrid players in Mbappe deal'

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly targeting as many as five Real Madrid players to include in any potential deal which would see Kylian Mbappe move to the Spanish club.

Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly listed five Real Madrid players to target when negotiating a deal for Kylian Mbappe.

The two clubs did not strike a deal for Mbappe this summer, with Real biding their time, hoping to sign the forward on a free next summer.

A pre-contract could be agreed upon in January too when Mbappe enters the final six months of his contract.

However, a report in Spanish outlet Sport claims that PSG will look to poach as many as five players when at the negotiating table with Los Blancos.

The report states that Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo are favoured immensely by PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi.

Along with the two Brazilian attackers, midfield trio Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga are also on the Parisien wishlist.

Given the hefty release clauses on the players though, outright signings would be near-impossible, so PSG would have to negotiate deals for any players coming in the opposite direction.

Real also see Vinicius in particular as an 'untouchable' player that they would avoid selling at all costs.

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior gestures towards a fan on May 21, 2023 © Reuters

Given the ages of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, the club would also be reluctant to allow three of their midfield heirs to leave all at once.

The Spanish club's plans to sign Mbappe could be made more difficult with the player and PSG back on favourable terms for now at least.

Mbappe made a sudden U-turn and remained with the French club this summer despite refusing to sign a new contract.

After rejecting a move to the Saudi Pro League and making up with the PSG hierarchy, Mbappe was reintegrated back into the squad shortly after the start of the new season.

Despite not featuring for the vast majority of pre-season and training away from the first team, new PSG boss Luis Enrique quickly called upon Mbappe from matchday two of the Ligue 1 season.

The club initially threatened to sell the player or not use him if he did not sign a new contract extension, but that has still not transpired, with a temporary agreement in place instead.

PSG's wishes to receive some of Real's biggest talents as part of the deal may be difficult though, as the strained relations between the two parties could lead to substantial pushback at the negotiating table.