Seen and read about PSG in the French press this Friday, December 20, 2024. PSG in search of the next Marquinhos, Milan Skriniar and Randal Kolo Muani invited to leave, Ousmane Dembélé has resumed his march forward…
In today’s edition, The Team
dedicates its front page to a special winter transfer window for the teams of
Ligue 1. For several weeks, Luis Enrique recognized that he lacked a winger capable of competing Bradley Barcola on its left wing. And this player should not be Rayan Cherki due to strained relations between John Textor et
Nasser al-Khelaïfi and the player’s about-face last summer still not digested by the Rouge & Bleu. But, the Parisian management will also be looking for a right central defender. With the possible departure of Milan Skriniar,
Marquinhos no longer has a replacement.
“The portrait of this potential recruit is emerging little by little. Few names filter but Paris should not position yourself on profiles without experience. In short, a new Beraldo will not happen. Parisian leaders will remain faithful to their recent criteria. Namely a young player (under 24-25 years old) with ability – like
On it – to be very intense in the duel and capable of quickly integrating the principles of Luis Enrique. »
Several tracks are active and one of them leads to a player Premier Leaguewhose name has not been filtered. The defender of RC Lens, Abdukodir Khusanov (20 years old, June 2027), meets the desired criteria. Especially since the sale of the Uzbek international was entrusted to Jorge Mendesclose to the Parisian management. This search for right axial should also allow the PSG to ultimately find the future replacement of
Marquinhos (30 years old, June 2028). Influential character in the locker room, does the Parisian captain embody the future? “The question will arise in a few months. And this, while the Saudi market remains very attentive to the case of ‘Marqui’. But whether to intensify competition or, ultimately, replace the Brazilian, Paristhis time, can’t be wrong »concludes THE.
In terms of departures, two players are invited to leave the club during this winter transfer window (January 1 to February 3). It is about Milan Skriniar et Randal Cole Muani. The two players do not have the profile desired by
Luis Enrique et “It was noted internally for several weeks that they would be placed on the departure list this winter. » Despite this brutal mode of operation (no summons in the Parisian group), which sticks to the methods of Luis Campos since his arrival in the summer of 2022, both players have been open to the idea of leaving. « Skriniar experienced the episode very badly and he understood that he would not have a chance, whatever his efforts. As First Classwhose attitude in training is not in question, he understood the message. » However, in order not to depreciate their market value, the capital club refuses to publicly declare that the two Parisians are on the market because they have a certain appeal. The 26-year-old striker remains efficient in
French team while the central defender is still the captain of the Slovakia and keeps a certain rating in Italy. In recent days, discussions have been open for a loan with an option to buy the Slovakian Galatasaraybut nothing has been decided yet.
Pour Randal Cole Muanithe Parisian club does not want to sell off a player recruited for €90M in the summer of 2023. Management does not want a dry loan but rather with an accessible purchase option. For Milan Skriniarhis imposing salary (greater than €1M gross per month) hinders a possible sale, from the moment the defender does not want to hear about theSaudi Arabia. Which means that the
PSG will have to cover part of the salary.
“The reduced playing time of the two men has another impact: the contracts signed over the past two years include a variable part which can reach up to a third of the income. This shortfall is also a way of putting pressure on them with a view to leaving”specifies THE.
For his part, The Parisian leans on Ousmane Dembélé. After being bitten by Luis Enriquenumber 10 of PSG is in a good period with two high-level meetings against
Olympique Lyonnais (3-1) et AS Monaco (2-4). Since his expulsion in the face of Bayern Munich (1-0 defeat, November 26) in Champions Leaguethe French international had been left out with two random entries into play against the FC Nantes (1-1) et the AJ Auxerre (0-0). But, the 27-year-old winger remains on three goals in his last two matches and has regained his standards from the start of the season where he was decisive in the first 10 matches of Ligue 1
in which he participated. “One more sign that he has put a handkerchief on his moods born from his management by Luis Enrique. Between the attribution of the status of penalty taker to Vitinhathe reproaches made in the locker room, the sidelining before the move of Champions League against Arsenal and the barbs sent at a press conference, his relationship with the Spanish technician has, it is true, become somewhat strained. » However, it was very strong since their arrival in the summer of 2023.
Luis Enrique wanted to see the Frenchman take on another dimension, that of a leader, after the departure of
Kylian Mbappé. A plan shared by the Parisian number 10, returning from his summer vacation with the desire to be more decisive. But ultimately, everything did not go as planned and certain choices of the coach may have surprised the former Barcelona player. During this frustrating time, Ousmane Dembélé preferred to remain discreet and without even face-to-face explanations between the two men, communication resumed as if nothing had happened in training and outside. “The coach knows well the importance of his attacker within the locker room and his ability to unite around him without having this natural leadership. »
Against AS Monacothe 2018 World champion scored his seventh and eighth goals in 19 matches in all competitions, more than all of last season (6 goals). “The year 2025 will tell if the 27-year-old Frenchman is definitely launched and able to beat his best career statistical performances. But, above all, if the management of Luis Enrique has a lasting effect on an exceptional player »concludes the Ile-de-France daily.
