PSG Starman, Kylian Mbappe who was expected to join Real Madrid this summer, gave the La Liga Champions a big blow after signing a new contract that keeps him at Paris Saint-Germain until 2025.
The World Cup winner has performed a stunning U-turn on a prospective transfer to Real Madrid after reportedly securing a record-breaking deal of £600 million.
Madrid are now left to look elswhere in bolstering their attack options this summer. Mbappe’s rejection will deal a hammer blow to the Champions League finalists’ plans, with Real chasing Mbappe for the better part of a year after seeing bids of €180m (£152m) and €200m (£169m) turned down in 2021. But all is not lost — Mirror Football assesses six other targets Carlo Ancelotti and Florentino Perez could consider after the brutal snub.
Mohammed Salah
If the Los Blanco is looking for the next best option to Kylian Mbappe, Liverpool star, Mohammed Salah would be a great addition. The future of the Egyptian remains uncertain as he has been linked with a move in the past and his contract situation is yet to be resolved.
Raheem Sterling
According to reports, English player, Raheem Sterling as been told by Pep Guardiola to look for a club this summer. The 26-year-old’s contract expires in 2023, meaning Man City may have to sell this summer to avoid him leaving for free next summer.
Sadio Mane
Another Liverpool star on the last is the AFCON winner, Sadio Mane. Madrid known for their penchant for going for the best, can take advantage of the Senegalese caption whose contract remain in a state of limbo.
Serge Gnabry
Former Arsenal winger, Serge Gnabry may be up for free transfer in Summer of 2023 if no agreement can be reached between the German and Bayern Munich. Madrid can as well take advantage of Gnabry’s uncertain future for a cut price.
