Paris Saint-Germain has underperformed so far this season. In order to change that in the coming season, reinforcements should come from the Bundesliga.
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly interested in three Bundesliga stars. As the well-informed French sports newspaper “L’Équipe” reports, Randal Kolo Muani (Eintracht Frankfurt) as well as Marcus Thuram and Manu Koné (both Borussia Mönchengladbach) are on the wish list for the summer. Other media had previously reported about it.
PSG may be top of the table in Ligue 1, but recent performances have rarely been convincing. Of the eight league games in the 2023 calendar year, coach Christophe Galtier’s team only won four games. Not enough for the high demands in the capital. In addition, there was the 0:1 in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 against FC Bayern and the knockout round of the French Cup (1:2 against Marseille). Therefore, there could be not only a change in the coaching position, but also changes in the squad.
Three players, three different prizes
All three players mentioned are French and would strengthen the identification of the fans with the club. In addition, Thuram would be available on a free transfer, for example, since his contract expires in the summer.
Manu Koné is considered one of the most talented central midfielders in Europe. The 21-year-old showed why this is the case when Borussia defeated FC Bayern on Saturday. Koné is very ball-safe, dynamic and creative, and also keeps his nerve under pressure. A fee of more than 30 million euros will probably be necessary to be able to sign Koné from Mönchengladbach.
By far the most expensive transfer would be that of Randal Kolo Muani (24). The goalscorer from Eintracht Frankfurt aroused the interest of several top clubs at the World Cup in Qatar. Since his contract with Hessen is still valid until 2027, there is speculation about a transfer fee of up to 100 million euros. PSG would be one of the few clubs able to pay that money. But with Neymar, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, three exceptional players are already playing in the Paris storm. Kolo Muani wouldn’t move to PSG for a bench spot. At least one of the three stars would have to leave the club.