French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[AndySt]

I also don't know why Zidane doesn't coach PSG for next season, and apart from the reasons you said, maybe there are several other reasons why Zidane doesn't coach PSG next season that many people may not know about. Because some people still associate Zidane with Real Madrid even though next season Real Madrid will still be coached by Ancelotti, but I also don't know for sure why Zidane didn't become a coach for PSG when PSG needed a better coach.

Well, I don't think that some associations with Real Madrid could prevent Zidane from leading PSG. Then it's more about the fact that Zidane doesn't seem to have any associations with PSG at all, but rather associations with other clubs and cities in France and with fans. However, even here I do not see such insurmountable contradictions. But as you know, PSG was headed by Luis Enrique, and Zidane was again intrigued by the news that he would soon return to coaching. But without any specifics where. Maybe it was just a statement that he was ready to return to coaching and he can now be officially contacted about this. But to be honest, I don't see any free top clubs yet where he could go with his ambitions.

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[arimamib]

The truth is that Mbappe is unsure if PSG is going to win the Champions League next season and they has been his major concern as not to have signed a contract extension but with the current state of things right now and the ultimatum that has been given to him by PSG to  renew his contract or they sell him he will be ready to sign a new contract or find his way to another club but it will be left for the club to decide where he will be sold since he's not a free agent yet.I think Mbappe will sign a new contract before the deadline of the date he was given if not then LSG will decide where and the club that he will be sold to.

Yes, one consideration might be because PSG was unable to give him the UCL Trophy. Is it the club's fault of course not because he is a player in the depths of the PSG squad so he really has to think before he is sold by PSG. I think PSG's current attitude is of course not going to depend on a player and that is they will pressure Mbappe to sign a new contract or he will be sold. It's not a good decision if we become mbappe, of course at this time mbappe is frustrated with the situation.

Many big European clubs that will pursue Mbappe signature, starting from Liverpool or Real Madrid, even teams from the Saudi Arabian league are also possible to send offers to PSG if it is true that PSG have officially sold him in this season's transfer window.

[borovichok]

The two signings were quite right, which was carried out by PSG, especially in getting these two players, PSG did not spend money because of the player's status as a free transfer player. I think the arrival of these two players is immediately appropriate to fill the void left by their star players. Skrniar is the type of defender who is quite tough in guarding the defense and I think he will immediately enter Luis Enrique main squad next season.

Now Asensio has no doubt about his ability to finish because he has shown the quality he had when he was with Real Madrid. We will see a new trio at PSG which is Mbappe, Asensio and Neymar. These three players will be good enough and have good enough quality that Luis Enrique can rely on next season.

I would really enjoyed watching PSG league games. Luis Enrique, the new manager, will make more signings for his new team; it is time to tweak the settings and implement his own approach. Meanwhile Skriniar and Marcus Asensio have the skills that the Parc des Princes stadium requires. PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is still eager for Kylian Mbappe to sign a long-term contract with the club, but things are getting a little more tightly for these players. PSG signed significant players this summer; they will work more efficiently in order to improve the club's performance promptly.

[asriloni]

Leipzig is looking for a new striker to replace nkuku. leipzig has been rumored very close to the openda. Openda has known as lens's striker. That was also pushing lens to seek another striker as a backup once openda will agree to leave from lens and move to the leipzig.
Lens has found a good striker to replace openda once he will be going out from club to the leipzig.

With the sale of last season’s top scorer Loïs Openda to Leipzig seemingly imminent, Lens now find themselves delving back into the transfer market for a new attacking recruit ahead of next season’s Champions League group stage campaign.

According to Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the Sang et Or have drawn up a shortlist which includes Middlesbrough striker Chuba Akpom.

https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2023/chuba-akpom-among-potential-lens-targets-to-replace-lois-openda/
Im thinking chuba akpom is quite good to replace openda's position. I think his career will be even better once he will move to the lens.

[swogerino]

The two signings were quite right, which was carried out by PSG, especially in getting these two players, PSG did not spend money because of the player's status as a free transfer player. I think the arrival of these two players is immediately appropriate to fill the void left by their star players. Skrniar is the type of defender who is quite tough in guarding the defense and I think he will immediately enter Luis Enrique main squad next season.

Now Asensio has no doubt about his ability to finish because he has shown the quality he had when he was with Real Madrid. We will see a new trio at PSG which is Mbappe, Asensio and Neymar. These three players will be good enough and have good enough quality that Luis Enrique can rely on next season.

I would really enjoyed watching PSG league games. Luis Enrique, the new manager, will make more signings for his new team; it is time to tweak the settings and implement his own approach. Meanwhile Skriniar and Marcus Asensio have the skills that the Parc des Princes stadium requires. PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is still eager for Kylian Mbappe to sign a long-term contract with the club, but things are getting a little more tightly for these players. PSG signed significant players this summer; they will work more efficiently in order to improve the club's performance promptly.

Luis Enrique for me is the best coach that PSG has so far without removing anything to the previous ones.He has already brought a critical player like Asensio which is an asset in every midfield,an advanced midfielder but nevertheless a great guy to have on the team.It is clear that the president of PSG wants to keep Mbappe for many years but also Mbappe for me should find a team where he can win the Champions League,I know with these moves PSG is aiming to go far in Champions League however other teams have more attacking power.What is good is that Enrique has a vision which he has less than 2 months to implement and start working with this way of play,it would be nice see how PSG will improve further.

[jakdanyel]

Leipzig is looking for a new striker to replace nkuku. leipzig has been rumored very close to the openda. Openda has known as lens's striker. That was also pushing lens to seek another striker as a backup once openda will agree to leave from lens and move to the leipzig.
Lens has found a good striker to replace openda once he will be going out from club to the leipzig.

With the sale of last season’s top scorer Loïs Openda to Leipzig seemingly imminent, Lens now find themselves delving back into the transfer market for a new attacking recruit ahead of next season’s Champions League group stage campaign.

According to Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the Sang et Or have drawn up a shortlist which includes Middlesbrough striker Chuba Akpom.

https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2023/chuba-akpom-among-potential-lens-targets-to-replace-lois-openda/
Im thinking chuba akpom is quite good to replace openda's position. I think his career will be even better once he will move to the lens.

When we make a comparison between Akpom and Openda I would favour Openda absolutely. Because Akpom is a Championship player. I know that he scored 28 goals this season which is really impressive. But he has never been a high level player in his career. He couldn't find a proper chance in the Premier League in the past as well.

In my opinion Akpom signing would be quite risky for Lens because of that. Maybe he can have difficulties in adapting to the Ligue 1 and doesn't show a high level performance there. But as for Openda he definitely deserves to play for Leipzig. He scored 21 goals in the Ligue 1 this season. He has proven that he can be very useful in big European leagues.

[zuzie]

Of course, the Paris Saint-Germain management believes in Luis Enrique much more than in Galtier. As far as I know, initially Zinedine Zidane was considered the favorite for this post, and only failure in negotiations with him led to the option with Galtier. By the way, I think that if PSG managed to persuade Zidane to lead the club, Mbappe would be happy to extend his contract with the club. There were rumors that Mbappe was almost promised the arrival of Zidane and the player was very disappointed in the end.

Did negotiations with Zidane fail or did he turn down an offer before they could even send him one? I think he never really showed any interest in becoming the coach of PSG.

As for Galtier, I think many reasons now played a role in their decision and it became even easier when he was now confronted with the allegations concerning racism. But I guess they would have fired him either way and negotiations with Enrique were underway for a while already. But let's see what Enrique can even do now with that team. Winning Ligue 1 with PSG is easier than winning La Liga with Barcelona as their is at least Real Madrid that has to be beaten.

According to my knowledge there was never even a negotiation with Zidane so far. At least they could have tried and got their answer officially. I know that they have been interested in France job but it isn't likely to happen at least until the end of Euro 2024. Deschamps hasn't been very unsuccessful so the board must be wishing to see him in Euro 2024 as well.

But after that maybe Zidane might have a chance. It looks like Zidane is okay for waiting for a year to see what his future will be about that. Anyway maybe some time in the future he would manage PSG but it won't happen in the near future as it seems.

I think if Zinedine Zidane is willing, it should have happen
before Luis Enrique was chosen as the new coach of Paris Saint Germain. But over time the deal never happen, which makes us to speculate that it's about availability because accord to some media Paris Saint Germain have try to consider this long before the name Luis Enrique

[shogun47]

Of course, the Paris Saint-Germain management believes in Luis Enrique much more than in Galtier. As far as I know, initially Zinedine Zidane was considered the favorite for this post, and only failure in negotiations with him led to the option with Galtier. By the way, I think that if PSG managed to persuade Zidane to lead the club, Mbappe would be happy to extend his contract with the club. There were rumors that Mbappe was almost promised the arrival of Zidane and the player was very disappointed in the end.

Did negotiations with Zidane fail or did he turn down an offer before they could even send him one? I think he never really showed any interest in becoming the coach of PSG.

As for Galtier, I think many reasons now played a role in their decision and it became even easier when he was now confronted with the allegations concerning racism. But I guess they would have fired him either way and negotiations with Enrique were underway for a while already. But let's see what Enrique can even do now with that team. Winning Ligue 1 with PSG is easier than winning La Liga with Barcelona as their is at least Real Madrid that has to be beaten.

According to my knowledge there was never even a negotiation with Zidane so far. At least they could have tried and got their answer officially. I know that they have been interested in France job but it isn't likely to happen at least until the end of Euro 2024. Deschamps hasn't been very unsuccessful so the board must be wishing to see him in Euro 2024 as well.

But after that maybe Zidane might have a chance. It looks like Zidane is okay for waiting for a year to see what his future will be about that. Anyway maybe some time in the future he would manage PSG but it won't happen in the near future as it seems.

I would not expect Zidane to get the job until the World Cup 2026 is finished. If they wanted Zidane at all cost, they should have done it after Qatar, but instead they gave Deschamps a contract until Summer 2026. Otherwise they could have given him a contract only until summer 2024 and then consider signing Zidane. So in this case I believe there have been talks and together they came to the conclusion that Zidane will not take responsibility of the French national team before late 2026. I thought he did that because he wants to train a club, but now it looks like he still prefers to enjoy life.

[rendravolt]

Luis Enrique for me is the best coach that PSG has so far without removing anything to the previous ones.He has already brought a critical player like Asensio which is an asset in every midfield,an advanced midfielder but nevertheless a great guy to have on the team.It is clear that the president of PSG wants to keep Mbappe for many years but also Mbappe for me should find a team where he can win the Champions League,I know with these moves PSG is aiming to go far in Champions League however other teams have more attacking power.What is good is that Enrique has a vision which he has less than 2 months to implement and start working with this way of play,it would be nice see how PSG will improve further.

Even in the Spanish national team, Asensio was the main choice to fill in the starter at last year's world cup, so it's only natural that the meeting between the two of them will be engraved again at PSG starting next season. For Luis Enrique, being a coach in a top Ligue 1 team will certainly give him a very big responsibility, especially since he has to maintain the tradition of winning Ligue 1 to continue to be able to make this club the pride of the Paris capital proud. Mbappe will be a mainstay for Luis Enrique in attack and he certainly hopes this player will stay.

The Champions League is the most difficult competition faced by PSG so far and if in the cold hands of Luis Enrique can win this title, then PSG will provide bonuses and also a long-term contract renewal for him. I think two months is enough time for the coach to be able to coordinate his players to carry out the strategy the coach wants and it looks like it will go quite smoothly.

[Joca97]

The duo I think will be very instrumental to the future of Paris Saint Germaine and also help the club achieve their aim of of winning the European title in the future.
Kylian Mbappe's future with the club is still uncertain bit the arrival of these players will go a long way in letting him know that he can achieve whatever he wants to achieve in club football with PSG

The two signings were quite right, which was carried out by PSG, especially in getting these two players, PSG did not spend money because of the player's status as a free transfer player. I think the arrival of these two players is immediately appropriate to fill the void left by their star players. Skrniar is the type of defender who is quite tough in guarding the defense and I think he will immediately enter Luis Enrique main squad next season.

Now Asensio has no doubt about his ability to finish because he has shown the quality he had when he was with Real Madrid. We will see a new trio at PSG which is Mbappe, Asensio and Neymar. These three players will be good enough and have good enough quality that Luis Enrique can rely on next season.

PSG finally signing new players and with this two players they already fill the void that Ramos and Messi left. They arent close to their quality but will do a good job. Still think that they need more players especially a striker that can score next to Mbappe. If Mbappe somehow leaves this summer they will be in serious trouble.

[Jody.Drummer]

The two signings were quite right, which was carried out by PSG, especially in getting these two players, PSG did not spend money because of the player's status as a free transfer player. I think the arrival of these two players is immediately appropriate to fill the void left by their star players. Skrniar is the type of defender who is quite tough in guarding the defense and I think he will immediately enter Luis Enrique main squad next season.

Now Asensio has no doubt about his ability to finish because he has shown the quality he had when he was with Real Madrid. We will see a new trio at PSG which is Mbappe, Asensio and Neymar. These three players will be good enough and have good enough quality that Luis Enrique can rely on next season.

I would really enjoyed watching PSG league games. Luis Enrique, the new manager, will make more signings for his new team; it is time to tweak the settings and implement his own approach. Meanwhile Skriniar and Marcus Asensio have the skills that the Parc des Princes stadium requires. PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is still eager for Kylian Mbappe to sign a long-term contract with the club, but things are getting a little more tightly for these players. PSG signed significant players this summer; they will work more efficiently in order to improve the club's performance promptly.

Luis Enrique should not get interference from any direction to ensure he moves with his experience and knowledge as a coach, because if there is such, then it will hinder his movement. All parties at Paris Saint Germain must give full trust to Enrique to be able to assess the extent of what he can do to improve the team's performance.
And usually when a coach has that kind of freedom, then he will be able to bring out all his abilities and that is the feed back he gives.
Now Paris Saint Germain are not doing well, and that's not an easy task for a coach. I hope he can do it well.

[makishart]

PSG finally signing new players and with this two players they already fill the void that Ramos and Messi left. They arent close to their quality but will do a good job. Still think that they need more players especially a striker that can score next to Mbappe. If Mbappe somehow leaves this summer they will be in serious trouble.

Enrique is still on the way to reforming its club. Im only counting on enrique to create another strong squad after some stars have been leaving from the club. There are still neymar and mbappe. These players are good enough in building good attacking lines.
Mbappe is not determining his future. PSG chairman becomes so mad to him. Mbappe playes the club for his own agenda. I don't even know what it is. Even though if it will be related to the compensation but mbappe could think alternative way to give win win solution for him and PSG.

Mbappe is making the problem becomes even more complicated compared with before. The club has already made the decision now..
PSG is losing its patience and club is wanna trying to put him into the transfer market. Mbappe is a player that lacks of attitude.

Look at this

BREAKING: Six PSG players have contacted the president of the club to complain about comment's about the club, made by Kylian Mbappé in an interview with France Football Magazine.

https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews/status/1677653940303699968

[Rengga Jati]

Enrique is still on the way to reforming its club. Im only counting on enrique to create another strong squad after some stars have been leaving from the club. There are still neymar and mbappe. These players are good enough in building good attacking lines.

Yes, of course he is currently working hard to manage and rebuild PSG. Moreover, there are still a number of rumors that hit the club, especially rumors regarding Mbappe, who is a key player for PSG itself. Enrique must also have some backup plans in hand in case something surprising should happen. It may not be easy, but he will satisfy himself to be able to handle it. Neymar himself has failed to go to Chelsea and his actual work contract is still up to 2025. So, he will continue to stay at the French giants for now.

[Litzki1990]

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Moreover, if Luis Enrique can really make Paris Saint-Germain better in the Champions League, then maybe that factor will make Mbappe to be able to accept a contract extension at Paris Saint-Germain. Because anyway, if Mbappe will still refuse a contract extension, then PSG should sell Mbappe in this transfer window, this situation is very interesting to look forward to.

As I understand it, Mbappe was given an ultimatum: either he extends the contract or they sell him. How can he know if PSG will be successful in the upcoming Champions League season? He has to make a decision now and if it is not a contract extension he will be sold now. And in my opinion, after all these ultimatums and open letters to each other, it is already too late to continue business together. It's time for PSG and Mbappe to part ways.

The truth is that Mbappe is unsure if PSG is going to win the Champions League next season and they has been his major concern as not to have signed a contract extension but with the current state of things right now and the ultimatum that has been given to him by PSG to  renew his contract or they sell him he will be ready to sign a new contract or find his way to another club but it will be left for the club to decide where he will be sold since he's not a free agent yet.I think Mbappe will sign a new contract before the deadline of the date he was given if not then LSG will decide where and the club that he will be sold to.

It is confirmed that Mbappe will not make a decision to extend his contract with PSG at the moment as he is the center of attention of all the teams at the moment and there is a possibility that any good club will think about this opportunity but he is not renewing his contract with PSG for now. But considering their own finances, PSG may want to renew Mbappe's contract by offering him maximum benefits and some more powers and benefits. If Mbappe is more interested in changing clubs, he will not extend his contract with PSG in any way because he thinks that he will be a free agent member and move to any quality club at the end of this season.

[Docnaster]

The truth is that Mbappe is unsure if PSG is going to win the Champions League next season and they has been his major concern as not to have signed a contract extension but with the current state of things right now and the ultimatum that has been given to him by PSG to  renew his contract or they sell him he will be ready to sign a new contract or find his way to another club but it will be left for the club to decide where he will be sold since he's not a free agent yet.I think Mbappe will sign a new contract before the deadline of the date he was given if not then LSG will decide where and the club that he will be sold to.

Yes, one consideration might be because PSG was unable to give him the UCL Trophy. Is it the club's fault of course not because he is a player in the depths of the PSG squad so he really has to think before he is sold by PSG. I think PSG's current attitude is of course not going to depend on a player and that is they will pressure Mbappe to sign a new contract or he will be sold. It's not a good decision if we become mbappe, of course at this time mbappe is frustrated with the situation.

Many big European clubs that will pursue Mbappe signature, starting from Liverpool or Real Madrid, even teams from the Saudi Arabian league are also possible to send offers to PSG if it is true that PSG have officially sold him in this season's transfer window.

The fact remains that Kylian Mbappe wants to lift the UEFA Champions League trophy which he has never won as a player. He thinks that the dream of achieving that feat wouldn't be realised at Paris Saint Germaine and that's why Madrid who's the most successful club in the competition is his desired club to move to.
He's right to want to move a club where he can achieve his lifetime ambitions but doing it in the right way would be better idea than the secretive deal he's having with Real Madrid

[ampere]

Luis Enrique for me is the best coach that PSG has so far without removing anything to the previous ones.He has already brought a critical player like Asensio which is an asset in every midfield,an advanced midfielder but nevertheless a great guy to have on the team.It is clear that the president of PSG wants to keep Mbappe for many years but also Mbappe for me should find a team where he can win the Champions League,I know with these moves PSG is aiming to go far in Champions League however other teams have more attacking power.What is good is that Enrique has a vision which he has less than 2 months to implement and start working with this way of play,it would be nice see how PSG will improve further.

This is not to disrespect Luis Enrique. The is that Marcos Ascensio has already agreed a free transfer move to PSG right before PSG reached out to hire Luis Enrique. Instead i would say Kudos to the PSG director who has put in place good and excellent signings in Skrinair, Ascensio and Uguarte too. Luis Enrique is definitely in good hands; now he can begin to get signings that suits his vision.

[puloweh555]

Luis Enrique for me is the best coach that PSG has so far without removing anything to the previous ones.He has already brought a critical player like Asensio which is an asset in every midfield,an advanced midfielder but nevertheless a great guy to have on the team.It is clear that the president of PSG wants to keep Mbappe for many years but also Mbappe for me should find a team where he can win the Champions League,I know with these moves PSG is aiming to go far in Champions League however other teams have more attacking power.What is good is that Enrique has a vision which he has less than 2 months to implement and start working with this way of play,it would be nice see how PSG will improve further.

Luis Enrique is a great coach, he coached a great Barçelona, he also coached the Spanish team. I also believe Luis Enrique is the coach who will restore Neymar's confidence. Neymar will train thoroughly, so that will become the world's top 3 player again behind Mbappe and Halland, this season will be a great comeback for Neymar.

Asensio came to PSG Of course to become an undisputed starter because he cannot replace Rodrygo's position at Real Madrid, if he is on the bench continuously his game development will not progress. Now the right choice is PSG, of course under Luis Enrique Asensio he will become an even better player. I believe Asensio's arrival at PSG is a plus for winning the Champions League next season. About Mbappe I think he will leave PSG this year.

[rendravolt]

Enrique is still on the way to reforming its club. Im only counting on enrique to create another strong squad after some stars have been leaving from the club. There are still neymar and mbappe. These players are good enough in building good attacking lines.

Yes, of course he is currently working hard to manage and rebuild PSG. Moreover, there are still a number of rumors that hit the club, especially rumors regarding Mbappe, who is a key player for PSG itself. Enrique must also have some backup plans in hand in case something surprising should happen. It may not be easy, but he will satisfy himself to be able to handle it. Neymar himself has failed to go to Chelsea and his actual work contract is still up to 2025. So, he will continue to stay at the French giants for now.

A backup plan is really needed by Luis Enrique just in case Mbappe decides to do something unexpected, such as leaving PSG this summer. This of course will have quite an impact on PSG's performance because Mbappe is a key player, especially as the attacking position he holds is very important. Maybe Luis Enrique after being appointed as coach, he will immediately start giving the names of the players he really needs and hope that PSG can negotiate with the club where the player is. I think if this is according to the predictions of each PSG internal party then everything will be resolved properly.

[KTChampions]

As I understand it, Mbappe was given an ultimatum: either he extends the contract or they sell him. How can he know if PSG will be successful in the upcoming Champions League season? He has to make a decision now and if it is not a contract extension he will be sold now. And in my opinion, after all these ultimatums and open letters to each other, it is already too late to continue business together. It's time for PSG and Mbappe to part ways.

The truth is that Mbappe is unsure if PSG is going to win the Champions League next season and they has been his major concern as not to have signed a contract extension but with the current state of things right now and the ultimatum that has been given to him by PSG to  renew his contract or they sell him he will be ready to sign a new contract or find his way to another club but it will be left for the club to decide where he will be sold since he's not a free agent yet.I think Mbappe will sign a new contract before the deadline of the date he was given if not then LSG will decide where and the club that he will be sold to.

What's the nonsense, friend? You have not been interested in how things are in the world for a long time, probably. The times of slavery have already passed and you can’t just take and sell a player somewhere without his consent.
As for the transfer to Real Madrid itself, I have a feeling that everything has already been decided, and we are only watching a comedy and an imitation of a "problem breakup".

[Minor Miner]

The truth is that Mbappe is unsure if PSG is going to win the Champions League next season and they has been his major concern as not to have signed a contract extension but with the current state of things right now and the ultimatum that has been given to him by PSG to  renew his contract or they sell him he will be ready to sign a new contract or find his way to another club but it will be left for the club to decide where he will be sold since he's not a free agent yet.I think Mbappe will sign a new contract before the deadline of the date he was given if not then LSG will decide where and the club that he will be sold to.

Yes, one consideration might be because PSG was unable to give him the UCL Trophy. Is it the club's fault of course not because he is a player in the depths of the PSG squad so he really has to think before he is sold by PSG. I think PSG's current attitude is of course not going to depend on a player and that is they will pressure Mbappe to sign a new contract or he will be sold. It's not a good decision if we become mbappe, of course at this time mbappe is frustrated with the situation.
Many big European clubs that will pursue Mbappe signature, starting from Liverpool or Real Madrid, even teams from the Saudi Arabian league are also possible to send offers to PSG if it is true that PSG have officially sold him in this season's transfer window.

The fact remains that Kylian Mbappe wants to lift the UEFA Champions League trophy which he has never won as a player. He thinks that the dream of achieving that feat wouldn't be realised at Paris Saint Germaine and that's why Madrid who's the most successful club in the competition is his desired club to move to.
He's right to want to move a club where he can achieve his lifetime ambitions but doing it in the right way would be better idea than the secretive deal he's having with Real Madrid

There's no telling what Kylian Mbappe will do. He did not renew his contract with PSG. Not even talking about joining Real Madrid. Perhaps he is interested in leaving the club as a free agent. As a result, he will be able to take advantage of many opportunities from Madrid. But I don't think PSG management is interested in letting Kylian Mbappe go as a free agent. If Kylian Mbappe is not interested in renewing his contract with PSG, PSG may decide to sell Mbappe in this winter transfer window.