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PSG to replace Ibrahimovic with Ronaldo, Hazard
The futures of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Cristiano Ronaldo and Eden Hazard may all be linked this summer.
Paris Saint-Germain are desperately keen to make a marquee, world-class signing should they decide against renewing Ibrahimovic’s contract, which expires at the end of this season, and over which a final decision could be made within weeks.
The French club’s number one target remains Ronaldo – and talks have been held – with Hazard’s representatives hopeful that Real Madrid will move for the Chelsea player if Ronaldo does leave. That remains in the balance, however.
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Alternatively PSG may make a fresh inquiry for Hazard although they are aware that the Belgian, who they have tried to sign since he played for Lille, would prefer not to return to the French league.
Whatever happens PSG do not want to leave themselves without a big star-name with global appeal – and are also monitoring whether Gareth Bale also wants to stay at Real – and acknowledge that Ibrahimovic, despite being 34, has been in outstanding form this year after a less impressive previous campaign.
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