Randal Kolo Muani, Marcus Thuram & the young French stars PSG should be targeting in the transfer window

PSG are unlikely to be the only club in the reckoning to sign Kolo Muani this summer, and it's easy to see why.

Despite his memorable miss in the final, the striker made a name for himself for the right reasons at the World Cup, and has only improved for Eintracht Frankfurt since.

At 24, he's older than most of the players on this list, but his experience has made him more well-rounded.

Although he's not necessarily prolific, Kolo Muani can do a bit of everything, and has proved for France that he can make an excellent strike partner for Mbappe.

The German side reportedly want upwards of €100 million (£89m/$107m) for their young star, but that is the going rate for a forward coming into his prime, especially one with 20 goals and 14 assists to their name this season.

Thuram has steadily become more and more effective over the past four years, and seems to be linked with a move to a big club every summer.

Now, though, is the ideal time for PSG to strike.

Thuram is enjoying his best-ever season, with 16 goals and six assists to his name in all competitions, and is set to be a free agent this summer after Borussia Monchengladbach confirmed that they had failed to agree a contract extension with the France international.

Thuram has immense potential as a central striker. At 6'2, he has the sufficient size to play as a No.9 alongside Mbappe, while his dribbling ability and pace make him a viable goal threat in his own right.

PSG know the younger Thuram brother all too well. The midfielder danced around the Parisians for Nice a couple of weeks ago, terrifying a clueless Achraf Hakimi and Marquinhos in a slightly unfortunate 2-0 loss for the underdogs.

The midfielder isn't exactly the most polished player, but he's immensely dangerous in one-on-one situations, and can pick a pass in the final third.

PSG can be void of ideas in and around the box when Lionel Messi and Mbappe are swarmed — and need an attacking wildcard.

Having Thuram would open up the pitch, and provide options for the Parisians against the litany of Ligue 1 sides that look to sit deep.

Real Madrid are supposedly interested in the youngster, but PSG could comfortably match — or beat — any offer Los Blancos make.

PSG have been here before with Cherki, having tried to sign him in the January window. Lyon, however, were far from impressed with their rivals' pursuit, club president Jean-Michel Aulas dubbing their offer "insulting."

Chances are, the Parisians could return with a better offer this summer, though, and it would be a smart piece of business.

PSG covet an attacking midfielder, and Cherki has the ability to change the game with his dribbling ability.

Scouts have compared him to Hatem Ben Arfa, although it's likely that Cherki would enjoy a more successful tenure at PSG than Ben Arfa's forgettable two-year stint.

So, this one might be tricky. Camavinga has established himself as a regular for Carlo Ancelotti's Madrid, and it's easy to see why.

He is immensely versatile, capable of playing as No.6, No.8, or even at left-back if needed.

His defensive chops and dribbling ability would round out the PSG midfield rather nicely, though. With Danilo Pereira occupying the deepest midfield position, a Marco Verratti-Camavinga No.8 combo would make the Parisians' midfield one of the best in Europe.

It'll be difficult to prise the Frenchman from Madrid's hands, but a massive offer could tempt them to sell, especially if they're planning on raising funds for Jude Bellingham.

Defensive midfielders come at a premium these days, and Kone has the potential to be an elite one.

Tall and surprisingly quick, the Frenchman has the right physical profile to play the position. He's also an underrated dribbler, and can pick a pass.

While there are some clear weaknesses — Kone doesn't offer much in the final third — the Borussia Monchengladbach man's quality as a defensive midfielder could make him one of the best in the world at his position.

PSG lack a player of his profile, too. While Danilo is a good defensive midfielder, he isn't athletic like Kone, and doesn't make driving runs with the same vigour.

Kone reportedly has a low release clause, too, which could make him a viable option this summer.

He's not enjoying his best season, but Upamecano can still be a top-tier centre-back on his day.

While he's not physically imposing like his Bayern partner Matthijs de Ligt, Upamecano is a tidy passer of the ball and tends to read the game well.

His pace and dribbling ability also make him an ideal player to clean up play — especially if the game is stretched.

PSG seem to be in desperate need of a centre-back this summer, as Sergio Ramos might not pen a new deal, and Presnsel Kimpembe faces a long spell on the sidelines.

While the prospective signing of Milan Skriniar is a good piece of business, the Parisians might want a younger option that could be a part of the project for at least the next five years.

Diaby recently broke into the France set up, with Didier Deschamps clearly a fan of the Bayern Leverkusen winger.

Lightning-quick and able to play on either side, Diaby is a near-perfect modern attacking talent.

While there are some imperfections in his game — Diaby isn't necessarily a clinical finisher — his dribbling ability and penchant for setting up goals should make him a good option for any side.

Like a few others on this list, PSG rather imprudently let Diaby walk a few years ago. How it much pain them to see him performing so effectively in the Bundesliga now.

Arsenal won't want to sell their star centre-back this summer. The Frenchman has given Mikel Arteta's side a massive lift this year, elevating a previously leaky defence into one of the Premier League's best units.

But his links with PSG are clear. Saliba was born in a Paris suburb, and was coached by Mbappe's father as a youth player.

He remains close with some key member of the PSG squad, too, and would undoubtedly be enticed by a chance to play for his hometown club.

The Gunners have exercised an option to extend his contract until 2024, but a further deal is yet to be hashed out. It could be time to swoop in.