With five days to go, the transfer market probably hasn’t revealed all its secrets yet. In Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain is still waiting for reinforcements, and they are not alone.
kilian mbappe should not move
We entered money-time this summer transfer window edition 2023 this Monday morning, which offers a 24-hour extension in Europe this year. Clubs still have five days to make purchases and fill their positions in positions where reinforcements are needed or to mourn the loss of a key player Friday 1 September 11:59 pm till. Let’s be clear, to remove any ambiguity: Kylian Mbappe will likely stay at Paris Saint-Germain, at least until the end of the season.
If the mystery of his early rejoining Luis Enrique’s group is yet to be solved, the capital club is not ready to let him go now. But in order to be considered departing, there would still have to be an offer. However, Real Madrid, presented as the only credible option, still have nothing to offer PSG. Carlo Ancelotti also hinted this weekend that the Merengue summer transfer window is over, making it highly unlikely that will happen, even if this endless file has got us used to all sorts of ups and downs.
Paris is waiting for Kolo Muani
In terms of departures, Paris Saint-Germain hopes to find a way for Julian Drexler or Georginio Wijnaldum, but above all it intends to continue to strengthen in the offensive area. And his priority targets are already known: Randle Kolo Muani and Bradley Barcola, with an advantage for the first named. Eager to leave Frankfurt, where he shone in his first season, the France international has apparently told his leaders he wants to join Paris Saint-Germain.
It is up to both clubs to agree on the amount of the transaction and at the moment, the German club is greedy for their striker. The first two offers from Paris Saint-Germain, the last of which amounted to 70 million euros (+bonus), were all rejected, proof that Eintracht had no intention of lowering their demands. . Paris Saint-Germain should take over soon, with operations expected to wrap up at the start of the week. Meanwhile, without really being bothered by the conversation, Kolo Muani continues to score already three goals in four games since the start of the season in all competitions.
Om does not exclude other activities
In an impasse at Marseille where he revealed himself as the boss of the Marseille midfield under Jorge Sampaoli’s command, Matteo Guendouzzi will join Lazio in Serie A, a club with which he will be able to compete in the Champions League . For his last appearance in Olympian colors (he entered at the end of the match), the former Gunner was given a standing ovation by the Velodrome on Saturday against Brest (2-0). Just like Joaquin Correa, the seventh recruit of the summer, who got a warm welcome from Olympian supporters. The versatile striker landed at Canebeare from Inter. It will be presented to the press this Monday in the early afternoon (the press conference is scheduled for 1.30 pm).
Panama defender Michael Murillo should follow in Marseille. As indicated by Fabrizio Romano, and confirmed by RMC Sport, the leaders of Olympique de Marseille have found common ground with their Belgian counterparts at Royal Sporting Anderlecht. Having passed through the New York Red Bulls in MLS, Murillo joined the Belgian club in 2019. He played 134 games there. At Marseille, he is expected in a lining-up role, replacing French international Jonathan Claus, the holder of the right-back position.
Other activities cannot be ruled out until the end of the transfer window. The day before, Lorient coach Regis Le Bris decided to keep his central defender Bamo Mitte (21), who was awarded by OM, on the bench, confirmed after the match against Lille (4-1). Discussions were held in the framework of a transfer that could include Isaac Touré. Thus the latter will take the opposite route.
Laurent Blanc expects No.6 at Lyon, “absolute priority”
While waiting for the arrival of this famous n°6, which the OL coach had so hoped for, Laurent Blanc will be able to console himself with the transfer of Ghanaian winger Ernest Noomah, as reported by FC Nordjesland. If the person concerned is still patient in the waiting room since arriving in Rhône, Laurent Blanc remains convinced.
“I think he will officially be a Lyon player next week,” he said at the end of Ligue 1’s third day on Sunday evening, after a miserable draw at Nice. “He will bring us what he is capable of.” It is full of gas, full of juice. He is a very young player. He’s going to bring in some competition for us. Bringing competition to everyone around the world is a good thing. The more competition, the better.”
To address the shortcomings of the offensive zone, which could lose Bradley Barcola, the OL has also embarked on a path to Trojan Mama Balde, author of a remarkable season with Estac in 2022-2023. In the minds of the Lyon leaders, Mamata Balde could come in as a student for Alexandre Lacazette, while Tino Cadavere has been pushed towards the exit.
Significant movement abroad?
With Saudi Arabia determined to take control of European football with a major assault on the transfer market intent on plundering its resources to shape its hugely lucrative Saudi Pro League, the Premier League can still hope for the worst. . Especially when Saudi Arabia will have an extra week to secure the services of new recruits. Due to which Jurgen Klopp fears a “disaster”. The German Liverpool technician has to deal with persistent rumors of XXL offers for their star striker Mohamed Salah.
After compensating for the departures of Gundogan and Mahrez, Manchester City will run out of work in the transfer market. Just three days after Rennes spent £60 million for Jeremy Doku, the Skyblues are preparing to shell out the same amount for Wolverhampton midfielder Mathias Nunes, according to Fabrizio Romano. In the hunt for a professional 6 for his Bayern Munich, Thomas Tuchel may have been tempted by the profile of Scott McTominay, who could be the subject of a swap – in the form of a loan swap – with Dutch midfielder Ryan Gravenberch.
The Rekordmeister, however, resents Benjamin Pavard’s exit, preferring to find a replacement for him before allowing him to join Italy and Inter. Romelu Lukaku will get Roma, not Nerazzurri. At Chelsea, where we are not counting on him this season, the management is preparing to say goodbye to him. According to Fabrizio Romano, the case could be completed on Monday as well. This will be a repayable loan. Signed by Chelsea for a golden price in 2021, the Belgium international has never convinced since his arrival. This new loan in Italy appears to act on their desire to turn the page on England.