Napoli forward Victor Osimhen is a key target on Paris Saint-Germain’s list of potential transfers following Kylian Mbappe’s announcement of his desire to depart this summer.
Mbappe’s contract is due to expire in June 2024, and he is expected to exit Parc des Princes as a free agent at the conclusion of the current season.
Sporting director Luis Campos was responsible for bringing Osimhen to LOSC Lille in 2019 from Charleroi. The player excelled in France before making a move to Italy a year later.
Campos is eager to bring Osimhen to Parc des Princes, as he is the type of hungry forward that the club has been lacking.
PSG suffered elimination from the Champions League in the round of 16 after their defeat to Bayern Munich yesterday.
The Parisians are disappointed by the loss and have begun preparations for a revamp during the upcoming summer transfer window.
PSG have already held discussions with Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda, regarding a potential transfer in the summer.
However, securing a deal for the Nigerian player may prove challenging, as he has expressed interest in a move to the Premier League, with Chelsea and Manchester United showing interest.
Additionally, there are concerns regarding Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations, as PSG have violated rules and incurred a €65 million fine this season.
PSG have committed to reducing their deficit over three years as part of an agreement with European football authorities. To avoid further sanctions, they will need to offload players.
Meeting Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis’ €140m valuation for Osimhen could raise eyebrows.
In addition to Osimhen, Ligue 1 leaders are also eyeing Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva. The Portuguese midfielder is looking for a new challenge and Paris could be his destination.
Campos previously brought Silva to AS Monaco from Benfica and is interested in reuniting with him at PSG.
PSG enlisted Campos this summer to convince Kylian Mbappe of their ambitious project. Their goal is to construct a competitive team around the World Cup-winning forward.
These potential transfers could result in the departure of either Neymar or Lionel Messi from the club this summer.