Mika Godts—a 21-year-old forward (primarily a left winger) for Ajax Amsterdam (under contract until 2029) and Belgium, coming off an excellent season—is a target for Paris Saint-Germain (as confirmed by both his agent and the Dutch club). Journalist Fabrizio Romano reported on Tuesday that PSG will make its next offer to Ajax only after the UEFA Super Cup match against Aston Villa on Wednesday evening.
This journalist is generally reliable; he is not in the habit of making such claims haphazardly. It is surprising, nonetheless, given that PSG was expected to move as quickly as possible for a player who completed a full pre-season with Ajax. His match fitness could have been a boost for the Parisian squad early in the season. However, he would also need time to settle in after the transfer, and Paris is not rushing the negotiations.
There is also—and perhaps most importantly—the Ferran Torres situation. The 26-year-old forward is due back from vacation this Wednesday, and the prevailing idea in the media is to finalize his move so he can begin training immediately in Paris. This may be the priority, given that an agreement must still be reached with Barça. Godts could follow a few days later. In any case, the Parisian coaching staff can feel confident in the squad they have to start the season.
Ultimately, we are waiting for concrete developments to be certain. We know the transfer market can change rapidly and throw up surprises until a deal is officially confirmed.
