PSG to go after Haaland, Lewandowski, Vlahovic if Mbappe leaves

The summer transfer window was unlike any other; see all the major deals and check out how we graded the biggest signings. And just because the window is shut until January, that doesn’t mean the rumours won’t keep coming. Here is the latest gossip and speculation.

TOP STORY: PSG seek Haaland, Lewandowski

Paris Saint-Germain have continued their preparations for the exit of Kylian Mbappe as the club has prioritised Erling Haaland, Robert Lewandowski, and Dusan Vlahovic on a short list of replacements.

With little progress made regarding a new contract between PSG and Mbappe, Le 10 Sport reports that sporting director Leonardo has put together a three-man priority list of candidates who the Ligue 1 club will target should Mbappe leave the club.

The first on the list is Haaland, with PSG set to go all-out for in the tug-of-war for the services of the Borussia Dortmund star. But if that fails, Leonardo has identified Bayern Munich talisman Lewandowski as the second best option to replace Mbappe.

The Bayern forward is rumoured to favouring a move to Real Madrid — who also lead the race for Mbappe’s signature — should he leave the Bundesliga, which would leave Dusan Vlahovic of Fiorentina as the final option on the shortlist.

And with Mbappe’s contract set to expire next summer, there could be movement in January if PSG are to avoid missing out on a significant transfer fee for the most sought-after stars in football.

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