PSG have already found their Kylian Mbappe replacement in €80 million transfer no-one saw coming

Paris Saint-Germain appear to have identified their Kylian Mbappe replacement.

Back in February, it was widely reported that Mbappe would join Real Madrid this summer, after he told PSG he intended to leave the club upon the expiry of his contract in June.

Four months later and Mbappe’s move to the Spanish giants was confirmed, with the French forward all set to pen a five-year contract.

Speaking about the impending transfer, he said: "A dream come true. So happy and proud to join the club of my dream, Real Madrid. Nobody can understand how excited I am right now.

"Can't wait to see you, Madridistas, and thanks for your unbelievable support. Hala Madrid."

Earlier this year, Le Parisien claimed that Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was PSG’s priority target to replace Mbappe, and talks between all parties were said to be advancing well.

It was initially reported that PSG were not looking for a direct Mbappe replacement on the left flank, having instead opted put their faith in Bradley Barcola.

However, the French publication claim PSG are keen on signing a left-winger, with Kvaratskhelia identified as the priority target.

Talks between relevant parties were reported. In fact, Kvaratskhelia's agent, Mamuka Jugeli, recently confirmed that PSG had sent an offer to sign the player.

“Interest from Saudi clubs is not true, but there is interest and an offer from PSG. It all depends on Napoli and De Laurentiis,” he told Georgian reporters as quoted by Alfredo Pedulla.

Kvaratskhelia is said to be a target for PSG (Getty)

Kvaratskhelia is said to be open to a move to the Parc des Princes, with Le Parisien deeming talks between the player’s agents and PSG as being particularly positive.

The Georgian’s Napoli contract runs until 2027, although Napoli are reportedly looking to hold out for around €80million (£68.83million).

Moreover, Napoli are already said to be scouring the market for a Kvaratskhelia replacement, which suggests the deal to take the 23-year-old to Paris is progressing well.