PSG to sign Pau Torres for €45m. The appointment of Luis Enrique as manager of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is imminent. With reports confirming his proactive approach to shaping the team for the upcoming season, the former Spain manager seems up to the task. He reportedly ordered the Parisians to arrange a €45 million deal for Pau Torres.
PSG is a financially stable company, thus Enrique technically has the right to ask to sign practically any athlete. Torres, who was a notable performer during his time with La Roja, is the next element in his master plan. In the past two years, the 26-year-old defender has made 16 appearances for Spain.
Villarreal’s center-back is currently squarely in PSG’s sights. El Nacional claims that Enrique’s fervent belief in the Spaniard’s ability is what motivates his pursuit. The Yellow Submarine is apparently willing to accept a €45 million cheque from the Parisians in order to convince Torres to play for the Parc des Princes.
The French giants are not the only ones pursuing him, though. The highly desired center-back is someone whom Aston Villa has been eager to hire. El Nacional claims that manager Unai Emery has been tireless in his pursuit of Torres on behalf of the Villans as they attempt to construct an ambitious project. Before Emery joined Aston Villa, the two of them worked together for two years at Villarreal.
Since Torres’ contract with the La Liga team expires in 2024, the Yellow Submarine may be considering selling their prized asset before he leaves on a free transfer the following season. The Times (through El Nacional) reports that the footballer is looking for a fresh challenge and believes a reunion with Emery is likely.
PSG greenlights Kylian Mbappe’s exit with a massive €200 million price tag:
According to reports, the Parisians are willing to let Kylian Mbappe go. According to Le Parisien (via Tribal Football), PSG’s management has opted against allowing Mbappe to finish out his contract because of his refusal to initiate a 12-month extension. The current contract for the French forward expires in 2024.
They have started the process for Mbappe’s likely departure with this U-turn. According to reports, the team has also notified Mbappe’s mother Fayza Lamari, and the agency about their choice and has asked for a prompt resolution about the player’s future residence.
They have given their French prodigy a high €200 million price tag in order to compete on the financial front. In the subsequent bidding battle, the excessive price is anticipated to be the determining element. Real Madrid, a powerhouse in La Liga, is rumored to be the front-runner to capture the young Frenchman.
The path to Mbappe is far from simple for Madrid, though. Besides Chelsea, Manchester City, and Manchester United, Mbappe’s position is reportedly being actively watched. In 34 Ligue 1 games last season, the attacker notched up an incredible 29 goals and five assists.
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