The winter transfer window could well hold a major surprise for Paris Saint-Germain, and this time, it is not the Parisians who will be looking for reinforcements, but rather the Lisbon residents who are looking to play a trick on the French champions . Indeed, Benfica and Tomás Araújothe central defender with dazzling promises targeted by PSG, are in the middle of negotiations for the signing of a new one-year contract, with a salary increase at stake, we learn Abola.
This contract is not just a simple formality: the objective for the Portuguese club is to increase the release clause of this young talent. Currently set at 80 million euros, this clause could well increase to 100 million euros, an amount which would be enough to cool the ardor of Parisian recruiters, already looking for reinforcements for their defense.
PSG, which closely follows developments in Araújo, could find itself caught off guard in this operation. The defender, at 22, has impressed this season, and his potential has attracted the attention of Europe's biggest clubs. A masterstroke from Benfica, which could thus protect itself against a future offer from PSG, while boosting the value of its player.
PSG facing a dilemma?
The objective of Paris, which seeks to strengthen its defense, could become complicated if Benfica manages to finalize this contract before the official opening of the winter transfer window. It remains to be seen whether PSG will be prepared to pay a clause of 100 million euros for Araújo, an amount which would represent a significant investment, but also a bet on the future of a defender with great potential.
