PSG identify Manchester United star as Lionel Messi's replacement in Paris: Report

Paris Saint Germain has identified Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford as a potential replacement for Lionel Messi. Messi's current contract is scheduled to expire at end of this current season and his future has been up in air. Argentine forward was roped in by French giants in summer of 2021 from FC Barcelona on a free transfer.

Marcus Rashford to be signed by PSG as Lionel Messi's replacement?

Marcus Rashford has been Manchester United's main source of goals this season as 25-year-old has been in ravishing form scoring 21 goals in all competitions. United triggered one-year extension options in his contract to protect his value and is very willing to extend player's stay at Old Trafford by a few more years.

Red Devils' recent revival under stewardship of Erik ten Hag has been talk of town and Rashford has been his main catalyst in rebuilding process. United acemy product was in thick of things again as English giants got better of Leeds United in a 2-0 victory in Premier League.

Back in January, ten Hag h opened up on Rashford's contractual situation as Dutch manr insisted he needs player at club as it is best possible destination for him. "I think he understands Man United is his club, that’s first. But also, in this environment, in this team, I think he is playing his best football.

"n, I would say this is best place to be because we want to construct best team, first in England, n in Europe, n in world.

"He is improving and that is about him because he is giving 100 per cent energy. I think also in this team he can bring his qualities. This team is constructed so that his qualities come to fore and I think he kws that. But definitely he is important for us and if we want to get success we want, we need him."

PSG has also been in talks with entour of Messi to extend his current contract and everything will depend on wher he leaves Parc des Princes in near future or t.