The 2024 summer mercato is over, but the next phase is already underway, and the rumors surrounding Paris Saint-Germain continue. Today, the newspaper L’Equipe takes a look ahead to this winter, with 3 positions targeted as priorities. It also mentions the possible departure next summer of Marquinhos (30-year-old central defender) and the complicated mid-season departure of Randal Kolo Muani (25-year-old striker).
“Marquinhos won’t be in Paris forever”.
Today, while he would like to have a winger able to compete with Bradley Barcola, Luis Enrique is ‘forced’ to place Désiré Doué in this position. (…) Will PSG opt for a “false foot” winger on the left? This is one of the hypotheses on the table.
As for the rest, the sporting directorate is not above seizing opportunities. (…) One position in particular is being targeted: that of right-handed central defender.
(In another article, the sports paper writes: ) Marquinhos won’t be in Paris forever, and Saudi Arabia are continuing to push for his signature next season.
While Beraldo has shown deficiencies in this position, the need for a left-back, capable of “doubling” Nuno Mendes, is also being felt. Lucas Hernandez could be the solution.“
“The idea comes up against the high salary.”
The winter mercato, which will be dominated by the Skriniar dossier and a possible new loan for Moscardo (*), will also necessarily depend on the case of Randal Kolo Muani. With a five-month loan to kick-start his career? The idea comes up against “RKM’s” high salary and the need for Paris to pay part of his emoluments.
Nothing impossible, since the whole thing is relatively coherent. But rumours are bound to be treated with caution. All the more so outside the mercato period and on a Champions League matchday (tonight against Atlético de Madrid) which can make you want to take advantage of the spotlight on PSG.
Above all, we’re only talking about positions. Except that there’s nothing concrete, not even names of players or offers on the horizon. So a lot remains possible.
The summer mercato was yet another reminder of just how much we need to be wary. Let’s wait and see. It’s possible that PSG will be active, and their needs seem quite clear. It remains to be seen what will or won’t materialize.
