MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly drawn up a four-man striker shortlist for next summer – and Kylian Mbappe is on it.
The Paris Saint-Germain hitman’s current deal runs out in June 2022 and has been linked with a move to Real Madrid.
United’s current leading forward Edinson Cavani, 34, is also out of contract in 10 months’ time and is widely expected to join Boca Juniors.
According to ESPN, the Red Devils are keeping a close eye on Mbappe’s situation and are ready to meet his high salary demands.
The World Cup winner, 22, would be a sensational replacement for Cavani after hitting 79 goals in 82 Ligue 1 appearances for PSG.
But it’s thought Mbappe’s preferred choice is a move to the Spanish capital before September after weeks of speculation.
The other three players rumoured to be on United’s shortlist are Erling Haaland, 21, Harry Kane, 28, and Lautaro Martinez, 23.
Kane and Haaland are rated at £150MILLION but it’s believed the latter has a £64m release clause that comes into play on September 1.
United are reportedly the only English club that has a chance of signing Haaland in the near future, with Real and Bayern Munich the favourites.
Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would benefit from buying his compatriot, with the Norwegian forward scoring 42 goals in 44 Bundesliga outings.
Kane, meanwhile, is thought to want out of Tottenham THIS SUMMER and has been heavily linked with United’s rivals Manchester City.
But with just 11 days remaining in the transfer window, there’s a good chance the England captain might miss his chance to move to the Etihad.
If that happens, the Red Devils are reportedly wiling to swoop in for Kane in 2022 when he will have just two years remaining on his contract.
The Spurs star is the only man on United’s alleged shortlist with proven Premier League pedigree having scored 166 goals in the competition.
Last but not least is Inter Milan star Martinez, who’s been linked with Prem sides Arsenal and Tottenham after scoring 17 Serie A goals last season.
The Argentina international is reportedly set to sign a new five-year deal with Inter but is unlikely to command a £150m transfer fee.
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