Paris Saint-Germain are now reportedly willing to part ways with an African star they feel is a "harmful" presence around Kylian Mbappe.
The Ligue 1 champions have been actively sorting out their squad ahead of preseason, with a few outgoings having been confirmed while at least two arrivals are imminent.
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After confirming that both Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos will not be on their books next season, the club is expected to officially announce the signings of Sporting CP star Manuel Ugarte and Marco Asensio following his exit from Real Madrid as a free agent.
Various reports in France have also claimed that manager Christophe Galtier will be sacked after just one season in charge, and could be replaced by former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann, although ex-Spain coach Luis Enrique and Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso are also being considered.
The club's transfer activity looks set to continue too, with the team reportedly aiming to get more players off the books, including outcasts Julian Draxler, Georginio Wijnaldum and Layvin Kurzawa, among others.
While the aforementioned trio are currently out loan at various clubs, PSG are also said to be willing to get rid of some players currently in the squad.
According to RMC Sport, the Parisian giants will not stop Morocco star Achraf Hakimi from leaving the team should he wish to depart, with internal figures at the club viewing Hakimi as a "harmful" presence on captain Mbappe, who is understood to be his closest friend in the team.
Last month, it was reported that Hakimi was keen on a return to his boyhood club Real Madrid after growing frustrated with life in Paris.
The French outlet claims the 24-year-old has not felt at ease at PSG in recent months amid his poor form following an impressive display at the 2022 FIFA World Cup with the Atlas Lions, who became the first African nation ever to reach the semi-finals of the tournament with their showing in Qatar.
The right-back was also accused and charged with rape in March, but he has strenuously denied the allegations pending an ongoing investigation.
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This, too, is said to be a contributing factor in his potential departure as the fullback considers a fresh start in a different environment.
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