While the Parisian future of Thiago Silva, at the end of the contract with PSG, is still not sealed, the track leading to Kalidou Koulibaly is no longer at all current. The Naples defender, whose market value fluctuates between 50 and 70 million euros, should continue his career in England where his name is widely circulated around Manchester United.
Trained in Metz, Koulibaly, who will be 29 in a month, had the profile to succeed Thiago Silva. As revealed by Le Parisien in February, the Senegalese defender acquired a duplex apartment in the 15th arrondissement, with an incredible roof terrace overlooking the Eiffel Tower. He imagined that he was wearing the Paris jersey and always left that door open.
In addition, Leonardo's good relations with the President of Naples, Aurelio De Laurentiis, argued in favor of a possible transfer. But the two clubs will not do business, especially because of the price of the player.
Icardi while waiting for such?
Even if the dates for the next transfer window are not yet fixed, rumors are starting to swell. And as usual, PSG is regularly involved. But according to our information, the track leading to Boubacar Kamara (Marseille) has no foundation. Regarding Miralem Pjanić, the file remained lukewarm after information was obtained between the two parties.
Given the current economic situation, managers are preparing for a rather calm market. The Mauro Icardi dossier remains a priority and if it ends at 70 million euros, as provided for by the Argentine striker's purchase option, the PSG will not have a large envelope to invest. It will be necessary to compensate for the departure of Thomas Meunier on the right side of the defense. The reinforcement for this position should not be Ridle Baku (22) from Mainz. The sports director of the German club said on Wednesday that PSG had not contacted him.
With Kurzawa's scheduled departure, Leonardo is also looking for a back-up for Juan Bernat on the left. Alex Telles, the Brazilian from Porto, likes him a lot. Long pending, the case could quickly take a more concrete turn between the two clubs. The deal could close for almost 20 million euros.