PSG's dilemma: Neymar to Barça or Mbappé to Madrid

Paris Saint-Germain have had to get used to their players being linked to other clubs constantly. That situation has become even more acute since Neymar and Mbappé joined the same squad. There is a lot of talk about them leaving, but this summer the circumstances may finally lead to the break-up of their magical partnership. 

In fact, the trident as such will end. Cavani, the third leg, finishes his contract and is widely expected not to renew it. But it can't end there. Either Kylian Mbappé or Neymar Jr. could get out too. 

First of all, because those who want him are not just any clubs. Madrid has been following Mbappé for long and Barcelona is obsessed with the return of the Brazilian. It's not just another rumour, as the rumours have become more consistent and truer by the day.

Almost nobody doubts that the idyll between the French forward and Zidane's Madrid will end up becoming a reality sooner or later. As for Neymar, an attempt was made to sign him last summer to bring him back together with Messi, and that desire has not gone away. 

Additionally, both players have been coy about their contract renewals. For the moment, despite having a contract in place with PSG, both refuse to extend their bond. The case of Mbappé is particularly striking, as his club wants to make him the main star and offer him a weekly salary any other player would accept... But still, he is not convinced. 

In the case of Ney, his reluctance to renew could mean that Barcelona would not even have to negotiate with the french, which proved particularly difficult last season.  

The two players have had no trouble reaching his best goalscoring records in Paris.  However, European glory has proven more difficult to achieve. After two successive knockout rounds, the 2-1 first-leg victory in Dortmund seriously threatens another continental upset. 

And that could make the players want to leave, as the intention was to go to the Parc des Princes to take part in a winning project that would fight for high honours and great titles. And winning France's three titles does not satisfy the hunger of two glory seekers. 

If Barcelona and Real Madrid pull their strings properly, we would be witnessing Nasser Al-Khelaïfi's final season watching the duo he dreamed of becoming the dominant force in continental football together.