As Doué’s profile continues to rise, reports from Fichajes indicate that Real Madrid is planning an extraordinary €100 million bid to persuade the Qatari owners to allow their key attacker to leave.
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé's frustrating season continued when he came off with an apparent injury during the first half of the Champions League playoff against Monaco on Tuesday.
In this UEFA Champions League play-off first leg, Paris Saint-Germain started the match far too easily. The Parisians conceded a goal from Folarin Balogun after just 55 seconds, with Aleksandr Golovin crossing for the American international to head past Matvey Safonov from close range (1-0, 1′).
Fichajes reports that Enrique is requesting to bring in Nico Williams. Moreover, the report notes that PSG has received positive feedback on the player’s willingness to consider formal offers that would allow him to make the big leap to the European elite.
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said he will not allow any player to be bigger than the club ahead of Tuesday's Champions League knockout phase playoff first leg against AS Monaco.
The latest information on this file comes from TEAMtalk, who report that PSG have stepped up their background checks on the forward ahead of the summer window.
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Just ask Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa. Born in Taguatinga, Brazil, Endrick moved to Palmeiras’ academy at a young age, where he rose through the ranks and single-handedly lifted his family out of poverty.
) CaughtOffside reports that Kroupi is emerging as a potential summer target, citing sources close to the agents industry. Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain are all reportedly keeping a close eye on his development.
Fichajes reports that Barcelona have shown a strong interest in PSG youth defender Emmanuel Mbemba, who can play left-back and center-back. The report states that Barcelona’s sporting management is closely monitoring his development and has already expressed its interest to the player’s representatives.
) The Daily Mirror reports that Enrique has been linked with taking over at Manchester United, but the Spaniard does not believe it is the right project for him and is set to sign a new contract with the French club.
Fichajes reports that Bournemouth’s young striker Eli Junior Kroupi is a player the capital club is interested in. The player, who turns 20 this summer, has eight goals in 19 games for the Premier League club.
Last month, it was revealed that Sergio Ramos is in talks to become the next owner of boyhood club Sevilla. Talks between his consortium and the Andalusians have been ongoing in recent weeks, and although an agreement in principle has been reached, there is still a long way to go before the process is complete.
Given the situation, Carragher believes Liverpool are likely to part ways with Konaté next season. He also sees the signing of Jérémy Jacquet from Rennes for £60 million on deadline day, with the transfer not taking effect until the summer, as a clear sign of a major change in the club’s plans.
While the young player’s decision has been made, and we will see if it works out for him, former Barcelona striker Oscar Garcia believes the young player made a mistake by leaving the Catalan side for a bigger opportunity with the Parisians.
) AS may have revealed one of the options being considered by the Casa Blanca. While Real Madrid would dream of signing Vitinha, the Spanish outlet reports (h/t Le10Sport) that the Portuguese player and his representatives would make the first move in this transfer.
Expansion Denver Summit FC signed defender Eva Gaetino from Paris Saint-Germain of France's Premiere League. She is under contract with the Summit through the 2028 season.
) Despite this report from Foot Mercato, one conflicting trend has recently emerged. According to Canal+ journalist Olivier Tallaron, PSG has given up on the deal.
Moreover, details of the youngster’s arrival in Paris are beginning to emerge. According to Laurent Perrin, a journalist for Le Parisien, it was Luis Enrique who jumped at the chance to sign a player with huge potential for the future.
Luis Enrique has been a revelation at Paris Saint-Germain, and the former Barcelona manager is now poised to extend his stay at the reigning European champions.
) Newcastle would level the scoring late in the first half 1-1, and neither team would find the back of the net in the second half. Following the draw against the Premier League club, Vitinha spoke about PSG finishing outside the Top 8 again for a second straight season.
It will be either AS Monaco or Qarabag. The draw will take place on Friday, January 30. If Paris gets through this round, the European champions will play in the Round of 16 against either FC Barcelona or Chelsea FC.
Ousmane Dembélé had a penalty saved as holders Paris Saint-Germain were forced to settle for a Champions League playoff place following a draw with Newcastle.
Sevilla are in the final stages of appointing a new owner, with Sergio Ramos poised to be take over in the coming months. An American consortium, fronted by Antonio Lappi and Fede Quintero, had been in pole position to take over the Andalusian side, but they have fallen by the wayside in favour of the club’s former player.