PSG is preparing a shocking transfer. Few would choose this direction

In the 2021/22 season, PSG easily won the French championship. Parisians overtook Olympique de Marseille by as much as 15 points. This year, it may be much harder to win. Although they are leading the pack at the halfway point of the season, RC Lens are only three points ahead of second place. It seems that the competition for the title of the best French team will be fierce until the very end. PSG is also aware of this. The activists plan to make reinforcements just before the closing of the winter transfer window.

PSG want to buy Russian league star Malcom. Zenit coach confirms. “We are now waiting for a formal proposal”

According to the journalists of “Relevo”, Malcom was in the interest of the Parisians. In the past, the Brazilian in FC Barcelona, ​​but in its colors he was very disappointed. He spent less than 12 months in the Catalan team and in the summer of 2019 he moved to Zenit Saint Petersburg. He plays for the Russian club to this day. What’s more, this season is in great shape. He made 23 appearances in all competitions, scoring 15 goals and providing seven assists. Not surprisingly, he attracted the interest of European clubs, including PSG.

Parisians are looking for a replacement for Pablo Sarabia, who moved for five million euros to Wolverhampton. The priority for Christophe Galtier’s team was to sign Rayan Cherki, but it seems that the Frenchman will stay at Olympique Lyonnais until the end of the season. In this situation, it is Malcom with the best chance of joining PSG.

Sergey Semak also spoke about the interest of the Parisians. “I can confirm that at the moment we have not yet received an official offer from PSG, but I know that the club is interested in our player. I spoke to Malcom about this as well. We are now awaiting a formal proposal. If such an option appears in the coming days, we will of course consider it, stressed the coach of Zenit Saint Petersburg.

The Brazilian’s contract with the Russian club runs until June 2027. Transfermarkt value him at 24 million euros. However, it is known that if PSG decides to make a permanent transfer, Zenit may demand a much higher amount. The French can also loan the Brazilian, which would reduce costs.

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There was a lot of talk about Malcom ahead of the World Cup in Qatar. He and teammate Claudinho, who also plays for Zenit, were annoyed by the lack of call-ups for Brazil. . In the end, they both gave up on the idea.