Category: Analysis
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Transfer Talk: Milan Škriniar – The Inter Milan centre-back in demand by PSG
When Paris Saint Germain signed Sergio Ramos from Real Madrid on a free transfer in the summer of 2021, it was meant to take PSG’s backline to the next level, particularly in the UEFA Champions League. However, the Spanish veteran did not play a single minute in the UCL campaign that saw Les Parisiens get…
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Transfer Talk: Marcos Alonso – The experienced left-back could provide competition to Nuno Mendes at PSG
Paris Saint Germain’s disappointing exit in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League to eventual winners Real Madrid has prompted change at the board level. Sporting Director, Leonardo, has been relieved of his duties and has subsequently been replaced by Luis Campos. Kylian Mbappe might have stayed put at Parc des Princes but…
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Transfer Talk: Gabriel Magalhaes – The Arsenal man wanted by PSG this summer
Sergio Ramos joined Paris Saint Germain on a free transfer from Real Madrid in July 2021 and there were huge expectations from the veteran. However, just one season on from the transfer, things have not quite worked out for both parties. The veteran played only 801 minutes for PSG in Ligue 1 and not even…
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Transfer Talk: Wilfred Ndidi – Could he be the man to reinforce the defensive midfield position at PSG?
For a long time now, Paris Saint Germain have had midfielders who have just not been of the required calibre to compete in the latter stages of the Champions League (with the exception of Marco Verratti). Their current crop of midfielders includes Danilo Pereira, Georginio Wijnaldum, Ander Herrera and Idrissa Gueye, all of whom are…
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Transfer Talk: Naby Keita – The Liverpool man who could strengthen PSG’s midfield this summer
Despite clinching their 10th Ligue 1 title, Paris Saint Germain failed on the continental stage once again, having been knocked out by eventual winners, Real Madrid, in the Round of 16. To improve their hopes of achieving glory in Europe, the French Champions somehow managed to retain Kylian Mbappe after it looked certain that he…
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Transfer Talk: Richarlison – What could the Everton man add to PSG’s attack?
Paris Saint Germain may have won the 2021-22 Ligue 1 title, but their exit in the Round of 16 of this season’s UEFA Champions League left a lot to be desired. With Ángel Di María confirming that he will leave the club this summer, PSG will want to act quickly to bring in a replacement.…
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Under the microscope: Christopher Nkunku – Should PSG bring him back to the French capital?
With the contract of Kylian Mbappe expiring in June this summer, and the destination most likely to be the 13 time European Cup/Champions League winners Real Madrid, Paris Saint Germain must look to replace the World Cup winner as quickly as possible. Many players have been touted and even linked, but one such name that…
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Transfer Talk: Robert Lewandowski – A potential replacement if Kylian Mbappe leaves PSG
Paris Saint-Germain are going all out to keep Kylian Mbappe, whose contract will expire in June, making him a free agent. The capital club is willing to go to any length to convince the French international to sign a new contract. The Frenchman’s contract with the French giants is set to end in June, and…
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Under the microscope: Is Danilo better off as a centre-back than a midfielder?
PSG signed Danilo on loan in October 2020, and he was often used as a centre-back under now-Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel. Fast-forward one season, and the 30-year old is Mauricio Pochettino’s most-used defensive midfielder and one who is adding goals to his game at an impressive rate. PSG made his deal permanent before the 2021…
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Under the microscope: Does Julian Draxler deserve a spot in the starting XI?
A once highly touted Bundesliga talent from Schalke has slowly fallen off the radar, despite playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world. Just months after Julian Draxler’s arrival in Paris, Neymar arrived with a record transfer fee to play in Draxler’s position of left-wing. Draxler was almost immediately overshadowed by Neymar, and…