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PSG ‘want Marcus Rashford to replace Mbappe but Pochettino could try to scupper move if he becomes manager’
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are reportedly keen to sign Manchester United ace Marcus Rashford in the summer as a potential replacement for Kylian Mbappe.
The French forward, 23, has been heavily linked with a switch to Real Madrid as he approaches the end of his contract at Parc des Princes.
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Rashford is also facing an uncertain future with the 24-year-old claimed to be considering a move following a lack of game time.
A number of clubs would be willing to prise the England international away from Old Trafford should he become available.
And according to the , PSG are keen on testing United's resolve of the player should Mbappe depart on a free transfer.
They state that it remains to be seen whether the Red Devils academy graduate will pen a new deal at the Theatre of Dreams with his current contract to expire in 2023.
Though United do have the option of extending his stay at the club for a further year.
The news outlet adds that Les Parisiens gaffer Mauricio Pochettino is a huge admirer of Rashford.
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It has been said how Pochettino tried to sign him last summer, but United had no intention of selling him.
The Mail also insists that the ex-Tottenham boss would look to keep Rashford at United should he succeed Ralf Rangnick as the manager at the end of the campaign.
And if Pochettino makes the move to Old Trafford, this could persuade Rashford to stay at the club.
As well as Rashford, Cristiano Ronaldo's future is also up in the air following his omission from the matchday squad to face Manchester City on Sunday.
His team-mates were then shocked when he did not turn up for Saturday’s club meal — with his absence blamed on a hip flexor problem.
SunSport have exclusively revealed how the 37-year-old is a doubt to stay at United beyond the summer.
Meanwhile Edinson Cavani looks set to leave when his contract expires in a few months, and Anthony Martial could push for an exit when his Sevilla loan comes to an end.
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