The transfer window: Draxler to an extension in Paris, Memphis has a foot in Barça

PSG: Draxler three more years?

According to

L'Équipe

, it's understood: Julian Draxler, at the end of his contract at Paris Saint-Germain, will finally extend until June 2024. The German midfielder (27), who has never established himself as a holder indisputable since his arrival in January 2017, has the favors of his trainer Mauricio Pochettino. The latter called on him in the Champions League against Barça and Bayern, enough to convince his player that the future will not necessarily be brighter elsewhere than at PSG. Often announced in the sights of his former clubs in the Bundesliga (Schalke, Wolfsburg ...), Draxler even refused a final approach from Bayern Munich, despite a salary higher than what he will receive in Paris. He has also accepted a slight drop in his emoluments in this context of crisis,reports

The Team

.

Draxler has received nearly € 7 million gross / month so far.

He is the 5th Parisian player extended this season after Angel Di Maria, Juan Bernat, Keylor Navas and Neymar last week.

Draxler's top 3 goals with Paris Saint-Germain

Agreement announced between Memphis and Barça

The Catalan press has not stopped talking about it in recent days.

Mundo Deportivo even said he saw him looking for a house in Barcelona last week.

From

RAC1

radio

, Memphis Depay has agreed with Barça on the terms of a contract he will sign this summer, once his lease at Olympique Lyonnais expires. The Dutch striker (27), recruited for € 16m in January 2017 from Manchester United, did not hide his desire to return to a bigger club. OL will therefore lose him without consideration despite an excellent last season, with 19 goals and 10 assists in 35 Ligue 1 matches. Memphis would have even accepted a slightly discounted offer from Barça, hard hit by the crisis. The only element that does not make his arrival 100% sure is the not completely decided future of Ronald Koeman, who campaigned all season for the recruitment of his compatriot.But whoever was most likely to push Koeman out shouldn't come straight to Barca's bench (see below).

Xavi announces he will extend to Al-Sadd

He was among the contenders for Ernesto Valverde's succession last year, but the uncertainty surrounding the identity of a new FC Barcelona president had cooled him down. The former glorious midfielder of Barça, Xavi (41), will he finally sit on the bench of "his" club? A priori, no. "" I am very close to renewing my contract with Al-Sadd, declared the Spanish neo-coach at a press conference. My departure from the team is just a rumor and I am very happy to work with these players and this club. ” Something to reassure Ronald Koeman who, at the start of the season, seemed left to play the role of interim before the red carpet was rolled out for Xavi. The latter had ended his playing career at the Qatari club between 2015 and 2019 before becoming the coach.Al-Sadd was crowned champion of Qatar this season after a 3rd place last year.

Xavi's best with FC Barcelona (1998-2015)

Soumaré from Lille to Leicester, it's hot

Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano (

Sky Sports

,

The Guardian

) revealed last February that Leicester were pinching for Lille defensive midfielder Boubakary Soumaré.

Just last week, there was talk of negotiations between the two clubs over € 20 million.

This Sunday evening, Fabrizio Romano affirms that the affair is almost completed "for less than 30 M €".

Soumaré (22 years old), a French international hopeful, is a must at LOSC who is heading for the title in Ligue 1. He has one year of contract with the Mastiffs, where he put his bags "for free" in the summer of 2017 after six years of training at PSG.

AC Milan want to buy Tomori (Chelsea)

On loan from Chelsea since January, Fikayo Tomori has played all of AC Milan's last 12 matches.

The English defender (23) dislodged Alessio Romagnoli from the Milan starting lineup, and his coach Stefano Pioli declared his love for him on Sunday, after the thunderous victory against Juventus (3-0) punctuated by a goal from Tomori.

“We definitely want to buy Tomori from Chelsea.

Our intention is clear, as is Fikayo's decision.

We will see what happens at the end of the season. ”

As reported by the Italian press, Tomori's loan comes with a € 28 million purchase option.

The Blues-trained player is under contract at Chelsea until June 2024.

Tomori's first and magnificent goal with Chelsea against Wolverhampton in September 2019 (2-5)

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