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It goes without mentioning that the French league Ligue 1 has become a hot destination for the world's biggest superstars. The evidence of this lies this season itself. Paris Saint-Germain managed to sign the likes of Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos and Gianluigi Donarumma during the summer transfer window.
The French top flight continues to welcome elite players. However, it is worth noting that the division could lose some of its top-rated stars in the coming months. If rumors are anything to go by, a number of big-name footballers are already looking forward to leaving Ligue 1 in 2022.
Many high-profile Ligue 1 footballers are likely to switch to the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A or other divisions across Europe next year. That said, let's quickly take a look at five such players who could make such a move before the end of 2022.
#5 Aurelien Tchouameni
Aurelien Tchouameni is a key player in the AS Monaco midfield. Manchester United tried to snap up the 21-year-old towards the end of the summer transfer window but couldn't get the deal over the line. According to multiple sources, the Red Devils could return for the Frenchman in 2022 as they look to bolster their options in midfield.
Aurelien Tchouameni is one of the fastest-rising young midfielders in Ligue 1 at the moment. The Monaco star has been a huge revelation since the campaign kicked off, catching the eye of many as he ran riot in front of the defense.
Apart from Manchester United, a host of other Premier League clubs are said to be monitoring the player's progress. This includes the likes of Chelsea and Newcastle United. If he maintains his level of performance going forward, Monaco will certainly find it difficult to keep him beyond next summer.
#4 Boubacar Kamara
Boubacar Kamara's current contract with Olympic Marseille expires at the end of this season. According to reports, the player has refused to commit his future to the club as he looks to leave Ligue 1 in search of greener pastures.
Manchester United are believed to be leading the race to sign the defensive midfielder right now. However, some other clubs are also monitoring his situation. It is understood Marseille are open to selling the player in January to avoid losing him for free in July. It remains to be seen what will happen in the coming weeks.
#3 Jonathan David
Jonathan David joined Lille from KAA Gent in a deal worth €27 million in August 2020. The Canadian has taken his game to an incredible level since then, becoming one of the finest young strikers in Ligue 1 at the moment.
The 21-year-old impressed in the French top flight last season, bagging 13 goals and three assists for Lille in 37 games. This term, he's taken up where he left off. The Canadian already has an impressive record of 12 goals to his name in 19 Ligue 1 appearances. This makes him the top scorer in the league so far this season.
Jonathan David's impressive performances haven't gone unnoticed. According to reports, the striker already has the attention of many big clubs across Europe. Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool are all said to be keeping a close eye on his progress.
#2 Mauro Icardi
Mauro Icardi has fallen below the pecking order at Paris Saint-Germain following the arrival of Lionel Messi this summer. The striker has been playing as a backup to the Parisians' all-star attack featuring Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and the former Barcelona captain. He has made 20 appearances in all competitions this season, most of them being as a substitute.
Rumors suggest Icardi has become frustrated with his new role at the Parc des Princes and could leave in search of more game time elsewhere. A return to Inter Milan is being mooted. The likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal have also emerged among his potential destinations.
The striker joined PSG from Inter Milan in the summer of 2019. During his association with the Ligue 1 giants so far, the Argentine has recorded 38 goals and 10 assists to his name in 82 appearances.
#1 Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe was very close to swapping Ligue 1 for La Liga in the summer, with Real Madrid making an attempt to lure him to the Santiago Bernabeu. Thanks to PSG's reluctance, the Frenchman stayed put at the Parc des Princes but that doesn't look like the end of the saga.
As per multiple sources, Real Madrid remain interested in signing the 22-year-old in 2022. Los Blancos are reportedly waiting for Mbappe to run down his contract with the Parisians this season and sign him for free in the summer.
The attacker continues to show just why Real Madrid are determined to snap him up. He's already off to a brilliant start this season, bagging 15 goals and 15 assists for the Parisians across all fronts so far.
