As the European transfer market heats up, a new report from L'Equipe reveals the complexities and challenges faced by Paris Saint-Germain during the summer transfer window. While the team is looking to sell some of its players to raise funds and optimize the structure of the squad, it is also actively looking for new recruits to strengthen its competitiveness, but the progress has not been satisfactory.
In terms of selling players, Paris Saint-Germain would like to send away some of its players, including Shkriniar, in order to reduce the salary burden and free up positions for new recruits. However, as of now, Shkriniar has not received any official offer, which puts Paris' sale plan in a deadlock. Similarly, Manchester United's offer for Ugarte also failed to meet Paris' expectations, making the future of the deal uncertain.
On the reinforcement front, while talks between Paris Saint-Germain and 19-year-old Joao Neves are progressing rapidly, with both clubs working feverishly to finalize discussions, the team has suffered a setback on the attacking end. No substantial progress has been made in negotiations with either Sancho or Nico Williams, who may even prefer to join Barcelona or continue at Athletic Bilbao. In addition, Paris' attitude towards Nigerian striker Osmeen also appears hesitant, with the player himself waiting for an official offer from Paris.
Paris Saint-Germain said at the beginning of the transfer window that they wanted to bring in five to six players to replenish their squad, but this plan seems to be difficult to realize at the moment. In addition to the limited number of players willing to leave, Paris is also facing fierce competition from other giants and uncertainty over the players' personal wishes in the recruitment process.
To combat this dilemma, Paris Saint-Germain's management and manager Enrique have adopted a strategy of talking directly to the players. In his conversations, Enrique emphasizes the high level of competition in Paris and the importance of players needing to work hard for starting positions, but this type of conversation has sometimes deterred some players from choosing to join clubs that offer more guaranteed playing time.
For Paris Saint-Germain, how to complete the lineup adjustment and improve the strength of the team in the limited transfer time is a huge test. The team needs to solve the problem of selling players as soon as possible in order to raise funds and find suitable targets in the attraction market. At the same time, the management and the manager need to make wise decisions on player introduction and tactical arrangement to ensure the team's success in the new season.
