Paris Saint-Germain players are said to be "hopeful" Kylian Mbappe will snub Real Madrid and stay in France after his stoppage time winner against Rennes.
But it's also claimed the Ligue 1 leaders are lining up a contingency plan for if he leaves - with Manchester City 's Riyad Mahrez in their sights.
Mbappe is out of contract in the summer and is widely expected to join Real Madrid on a free.
He was on the verge of joining Los Blancos in the summer in a £170m deal but PSG infamously torpedoed it at the last minute, deciding to keep him to reclaim their Ligue 1 crown.
That has paid off to an extent with Mbappe firing 21 goals so far - including a last-gasp winner against Rennes on Friday that moved them 16 points clear.
And while he still looks likely to walk away in the summer when his deal expires, Le10Sport report his teammates are still hopeful for another dramatic U-turn - this time from Mbappe himself.
Speaking after their dramatic win over Rennes, midfielder Xavi Simons said: "Kylian, he is a very decisive player. He helps us, it's good for us and for him.
"He's really a cracker, we're happy he's with us."
However Le10Sport also say he is "increasingly close" to joining Real and PSG appear to be planning for a future without him.
Reports stemming from French outlet Befoot say they see City winger Mahrez as a replacement and are hoping for a cut-price deal as he gets set to enter the final year of his contract at the Etihad.
The 30-year-old has an impressive 16 goals in 27 appearances this season and has been one of City's top performers as they close in on another Premier League title.
However he has still found himself victim to Pep Guardiola's merciless rotation policy on occasion and the Parisian side are reportedly hoping to use that to their advantage.
