Paris Saint-Germain is evaluating potential replacements for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after the forward suffered a season-altering knee injury.
The club is monitoring several targets to add more players to its offense for the rest of the season.
Kvaratskhelia sustained a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament during a match against FC Barcelona on October 20, an injury that will sideline him for at least six months, DailyMercato reported.
Among the candidates identified by the club is Gilberto Mora, an 18-year-old attacking midfielder currently playing for Club Tijuana. According to Sport.fr, the Mexican international has drawn attention from several major European clubs, with his current side reportedly valuing him at approximately 50 million euros.
While Mora is capable of playing on the left flank and has already earned 13 caps for Mexico, the potential deal faces competition from Liverpool, which has been tracking the player for several months.
While younger prospects are being considered, Luis Díaz of Bayern Munich has emerged as a primary target for the club. Goal.com reported that PSG officials view the 29-year-old Colombian as an ideal candidate to fill the void left by Kvaratskhelia. The move remains complex, however, as Díaz is a key starter under Vincent Kompany and is under contract with the German club until June 2029.
Díaz also faces his own health challenges, having sustained a muscle tear against Arsenal on October 21. Reports from DailyMercato indicate that an offer exceeding 70 million euros might be required to initiate negotiations, though no formal bid has been submitted as the club assesses his physical status following the international break.
Although manager Luis Enrique has stated he remains attentive to the market, he emphasized that any additions would be to strengthen the team rather than simply compensate for the injury, according to DailyMercato. The squad already features players capable of operating in the offensive sector, including Désiré Doué, who was honored with the Golden Boy award in 2025.
Former PSG midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu noted the stability provided by Luis Enrique’s recent contract extension, suggesting that players are likely to remain in France for the long term.
Regarding the status of Kvaratskhelia, Mulumbu told GOAL: “I think that many players will attract interest from the UK and the Premier League. But since Luis Enrique signed a new contract with the PSG, I think these players will stay in France for a long time.”
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