The 2024-2025 winter mercato has arrived (throughout January), so the rumors surrounding Paris Saint-Germain are piling up. Today, the focus is on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the 23-year-old striker arriving from Napoli. Le Parisien confirms the idea of a defensive target rather than a striker.
Will Duran be targeted next summer?
“PSG have made up their minds: there will be no axial striker recruited this winter. Paris is postponing its search for a pure number 9 until next summer, perhaps in the hope of a more open market then. This winter, there are no big names for sale.
The names of Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea) and Jhon Durán (Aston Villa) have been mentioned this January. The Colombian striker could become a summer target for Paris.
The next Parisian target is likely to be in the defensive sector, with the expected departure of Milan Skriniar, who wants to return to the Italian league as a priority.”
We remain cautious, as the mercato can move very quickly. If an opportunity arises, PSG can accelerate. But the priority does not seem to be a striker. Paris is already strengthening offensively, and this is a position where prices rise very quickly. It’s all the more closed during the winter, with little time to find a replacement on the selling club’s side.
Above all, Milan Skriniar (29-year-old defender) is on the move, with the return of Presnel Kimpembe (29) also uncertain. It would make sense to strengthen this sector. Perhaps there are also more accessible players. Let’s wait and see.
In any case, PSG have shown that they know how to be patient and prepared from now on. A striker could arrive next summer after a good negotiation. Jhon Duran (21, Aston Villa) is regularly mentioned at the moment. But there’s nothing definite at the moment.
