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Riyad Mahrez 'identified by PSG as the perfect replacement for Angel di Maria' amid doubts over his future in the French capital... with Chelsea also eyeing a shock £30m move for the Manchester City star as he nears the final year of his contract

PSG have reportedly pinpointed Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez as the ideal replacement for Angel di Maria amid doubts over the latter's future.

Di Maria, 34, has just under four months remaining on his current contract at the Parc des Princes, and with little progress being made over an extension he looks likely to depart on a free transfer in July.

The Argentina star, who has registered 91 goals and 115 assists in 288 games for PSG, will therefore need replacing in the summer transfer window.

Angel di Maria in action for PSG
Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez celebrates

PSG have pinpointed Man City's Riyad Mahrez as the ideal replacement for Angel di Maria

And according to French outlet Foot Mercato, Mahrez is the man the Ligue 1 giants want to fill the expected void in their attack next season.