Paris Saint-Germain 'open talks with Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford' over shock transfer

The report comes after PSG head coach Christophe Galtier said at a press conference on Thursday that he wants to sign a new striker this summer, with Mauro Icardi and Arnaud Kalimuendo expected to leave the Parc des Princes.

Rashford, 24, has one year remaining on his current deal with boyhood club Manchester United, who hold an option to extend his contract by a further year.

The England star struggled for form and fitness last season, managing just five goals in 32 appearances in all competitions.

"Confirmation of the contacts between PSG and Marcus Rashford, as reported first by L'Equipe," tweeted Laurens.

"PSG need a player who can play wide or as a 9. Rashford is keen on a new challenge, one year before the end of his contract.

"No discussions yet with Manchester United."

PSG could struggle to convince United to sell Rashford, who has scored 93 goals in 303 games for the club since making his senior debut back in 2016.

United are already in the market for reinforcements up front, as the uncertainty surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo's future continues.

United manager Erik ten Hag would be left with severely limited options in attack if Rashford was allowed to join PSG.

Anthony Martial is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury, while Mason Greenwood remains suspended - leaving only Ronaldo, who himself handed in a transfer request earlier this summer, as the only other senior striker in the squad.