5 players who can replace Neymar at Barcelona

Modified Mar 28, 2017 08:25 GMT

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 08: Neymar of Barcelona reacts during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain at Camp Nou on March 8, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) — Neymar is probably on his way out of Barcelona

#2 Kylian Mbappe

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Kylian Mbappe of AS Monaco celebrates as he scores their second goal during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Manchester City FC and AS Monaco at Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2017 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) — Mbappe is probably the most sought after player in the world

There’s hype and then there’s the hype for Kylian Mbappe. Two stellar performances where Mbappe ripped the Manchester City defence to shreds in the UEFA Champions League has made the entire world sit up and take notice of the 18-year-old Frenchman. It has led to all the top clubs in Europe – Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Juventus, Chelsea, Bayern Munich all be linked with the AS Monaco man.

Even his teammate, Fabinho knows Mbappe is on the move, saying “We know that sooner or later he'll go to a club like Real Madrid, Barcelona, or another club of that calibre.” So how can Barcelona get the most sought after player on the planet?

A guaranteed first-team spot – which will happen if Neymar leaves. Mbappe has been involved in an incredible 30 goals this season (19 goals, 11 assists) in just 32 appearances. What is even more shocking is how often he is involved in a goal – 55.7 minutes! To put that in perspective, Lionel Messi is involved in a goal every 60.7 minutes, while Neymar gets a goal or assist every 88 minutes.

Edited by Staff Editor