PSG Board Eye Diaz To Replace Mbappe Despite Huge Liverpool Price Tag

Paris Saint-Germain board are reportedly interested in replacing Kylian Mbappe with Luis Diaz – but Liverpool may want as much as €145 million for him.

El Pais Colombia reports that PSG is focusing on Reds winger Diaz because Mbappe is anticipated to sign with Real Madrid this summer. According to the report, there are concerns over the 27-year-old’s future because manager Jurgen Klopp will be departing Anfield at the end of the current campaign. But rumour has it that the Colombian international might set you back between €120 and €145 million (£102 and £123 million or $131 and $164 million).

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Mbappe’s lengthy transfer saga and the impending departure of Klopp are two of the biggest footballing stories at present and both PSG and Liverpool are facing a new, uncertain era without two iconic figures. Maintaining success at the top is key, therefore finding ideal replacements as soon as possible will be vital in ensuring a seamless handover for next season.

Diaz, who signed a contract with Liverpool in 2022 for £40 million ($51.3 million/€47 million), is also rumoured to be a target for Barcelona and AC Milan. Diaz’s contract with Liverpool expires in 2027. So far this season, he has five assists and 11 goals.

On Thursday, Diaz and Liverpool are scheduled to resume their Europa League round of 16 match against Sparta Prague with the second leg of the match. Three days later, the Reds, who will play Manchester United in the FA Cup last eight, won the first leg 5-1.