According to sources from Live Cricket BPL, as long as Kylian Mbappé remains unsigned by Real Madrid, the speculation linking the two sides won’t die down. The French forward and the Spanish giants have been tied together for years, and if Real Madrid finally completes the long-anticipated transfer next year, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has no plans to sit quietly. Instead, the club is reportedly preparing a counterattack by targeting key young talents currently thriving in Madrid’s lineup.
PSG has identified five top targets: Federico Valverde, Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, Aurélien Tchouaméni, and Eduardo Camavinga. These players are the cream of Real Madrid’s next-generation stars, though Jude Bellingham, who only joined this year, is not part of the plan. From a fan’s perspective, PSG’s approach makes perfect sense. If Mbappé leaves for Real Madrid, PSG needs a marquee player to fill the void. Successfully signing any one of these five players would be seen as a strategic victory. Securing someone like Valverde or Vinícius would be especially significant. Given the circumstances, even a high transfer fee would be considered a worthwhile investment to replace their departing superstar.
Still, pulling off such signings will be far from easy. Live Cricket BPL experts highlight the major gap in appeal between PSG and Real Madrid, especially when it comes to attracting top young talent. Real’s prestige, success in Europe, and player development record give it a powerful edge. Even if PSG offers bigger salaries, it doesn’t necessarily translate to signings. For players driven by money alone, Saudi clubs would be more attractive than PSG. In essence, these potential signings might be more of a symbolic response than a realistic plan to rebuild after Mbappé’s exit.
Jude Bellingham, notably absent from PSG’s target list, is not being overlooked due to lack of talent—far from it. His explosive start this season has solidified his status as a central figure in Madrid’s squad. If he maintains his current form, he’ll become not only a guaranteed starter but also untouchable in transfer terms. His rapid rise is turning him into a locker room leader and a long-term club asset.
The relationship between Mbappé and PSG has become increasingly complex—no longer just an employment agreement between player and club. Live Cricket BPL analysts warn that without Mbappé, PSG’s global visibility and influence may decline significantly, jeopardizing the broader ambitions of the Qatari ownership. But attracting world-class talent as a replacement is no simple task. Even this past summer, when several Real Madrid players were out of contract, none—aside from Marco Asensio—opted to join PSG. That tells the tale more clearly than any rumor or wish list.