5 players that can break the world transfer record

In 2017, Paris Saint Germain paid a jaw-dropping fee of £200m to make Neymar the most expensive transfer of all time. It is astounding even to think of breaking that gigantic record but, with the current madness going on in the transfer market, that certainly doesn't seem impossible.

As much as it is astonishing, Neymar's record move is equalling worrying for the football world. His transfer has certainly raised the bar for the insane fees paid by clubs for players, regardless their worthy price.

Surely, that madness is set to continue as clubs these days can go to any lengths to get their men.

Hence, it seems highly unlikely that the Brazilian's move will remain at the top spot for a long time. With that in mind, let's have a look at five players who can eventually become break the world transfer record.

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#5 Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City)

Gabriel Jesus can break the world transfer record

Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus moved to Manchester City in the summer of 2016 for €30 million. At just 20 and in his first Premier League season, he has slotted in exceptionally well in Guardiola's juggernaut with 15 goals in 26 appearances under his belt.

He has put up a string of impressive performances for the Cityzens, displaying a level of maturity that belies his age. He looks menacing on the attack with his mazy runs and deafening pace, not to mention his silky finishing skills.

Try hard as they might, in no way can City bet on the talented Brazilian staying at the Etihad for a decade or so. With the number of eye-catching acts he is staging on the pitch, he is bound to attract bigger clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona in the coming years.

Needless to say, Gabriel Jesus will definitely be worth the value as he hits his peak by then.

#4 Mohammed Salah (Liverpool)

Mo Salah has been a revelation in the EPL this season

Mohammed Salah has been the beating heart of all the good that Liverpool have been doing this season. Hardly anyone might have expected the Egyptian pharaoh to take the Premier League by storm as he is doing right now.

And, as good as he has been a dark horse this season, Salah can surely repeat the feat in the summer of 2018.

His exhilarating run of form has already turned heads of European heavyweights, signalling another window that will require hard work for Jurgen Klopp to keep him at Anfield.

The thing is, Salah has signed a five-year contract with the Merseysiders. This being his first season with them, the Kop will definitely demand a fortune if they agree on letting him leave.

Adding to that, he is being courted by Real Madrid, who have a wealthy experience of paying huge sums breaking transfer records.

Salah moving to the Bernabeu next year won't come much of a surprise, but a world record fee for the 25-year-old is bound to leave the fans lost for words.

#3 Harry Kane (Tottenham)

Harry Kane is one of the best strikers in the world at the moment

English striker Harry Kane has been on the radar of European heavyweights for quite a long time. That is quite understandable, considering his exploits in the Premier League for the last three years.

The Premier League is regarded as the toughest league to survive in by many. In such a competition, Kane's consistency of winning two consecutive Golden Boots deserves a standing ovation.

Also, he is leading the race for the Golden Boot this year and has shown no signs of slowing down, topping the scoring charts in the league this season.

He is just 24 years of age and if played alongside the right players, Harry Kane can be deadlier than he is right now.

However, it does look somewhat of an exaggeration to pay over £200 million for a player who hasn't won any major trophies.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is a tough negotiator and already has an experience of breaking the world transfer record, having negotiated Gareth Bale's move to Real Madrid in the past. It won't any difficult for him to repeat that feat, would it?

#2 Marco Asensio (Real Madrid)

Marco Asensio has been the shining beacon of hope at Real Madrid

In an otherwise lacklustre and disappointing season for Los Blancos, Marco Asensio's meteoric rise is one of the few positives they can look at.

The 22-year-old has an impressive resume when it comes to winning trophies and has given memorable performances in big games for Real Madrid.

Scoring a goal in the Champions League final at just 21 and being the best performer against Barcelona in the absence of Ronaldo tells you the lad has enough potential to be a future legend.

It is really uncommon to see a youngster thrive in a club like Real Madrid; it is a club that has the best players in every concerned position.

In spite of those challenges, Asensio has done pretty well, establishing himself as a core member of the squad.

The Spaniard signed a contract extension last year and has a release clause of £442 million. Here's a player whose left foot is second best to Lionel Messi according to Zinedine Zidane. So, would you hesitate in breaking Neymar's record now?

Adding to that, impressive performances in the World Cup will surely skyrocket his value in the market.

#1 Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint Germain)

Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boy award in 2017

French sensation Kylian Mbappe completed his loan move to Paris Saint Germain in 2017. Les Parisiens will surely make the deal permanent next year, thanks to his string of impressive performances. The move will propel him to the second place on the list of the game's most expensive transfers.

The Golden Boy of 2017 was a revelation last season, becoming the subject of a tug-of-war between the world's biggest clubs.

Mbappe boasts blistering pace, clinical finishing and fine playmaking skills down the flanks. Also, the fact that he isn't under pressure in spite of playing with giants like Neymar and Edinson Cavani at such a young age deserves praise.

It seems highly unlikely that there will be any change in the £166m fee that has already been agreed between both the clubs.

However, you can't deny Mbappe's possibility of breaking the transfer record, should he decide to call time on his stint at Parc Des Princes in the near future.