Sanchez Exit Looms As PSG Director Arrives London To Finalize Deal

Paris Saint-Germain sporting director, Antero Henrique, is in London to try and tie up a deal for Arsenal striker, Alexis Sanchez.

Le Parisien reports that PSG are determined to land the Chile international this summer, to spearhead their bid for domestic and European glory in the coming campaign.

Sanchez has one year left on his current deal at the Emirates and recently said he would love to play in the Champions League.

Arsene Wenger is confident of keeping hold of the players, but the Gunners are reluctant to let him leave for free in 12 months’ time and could be tempted to cash in.
PSG have also been linked with a world-record swoop for Neymar, and boss Unai Emery said: “PSG wants the best players in the world, who are in the best clubs in the world.”


By Ifreke Inyang

Neymar Set To Leave Barcelona After Accepting A €222m Bid From PSG

Barcelona forward, Neymar has accepted an offer from Paris Saint-Germain and will move for a world-record transfer fee of €222 million.

Brazil news outlet, Esporte Interativo has added to uncertainty over the player’s future at Barcelona with the report of his imminent move away from Camp Nou.

Marca had reported on Monday that PSG were ready to pay the huge figure to land Neymar, following a report in Sport that he feels his development at Barcelona is being stifled by Lionel Messi.

The Brazil international would be in line to earn €30m a year in Paris and would link up with international teammates, including Dani Alves, Thiago Silva and Lucas Moura. 

The Manchester giants, City and United are also interest in signing the super forward, although it is claimed the size of the transfer fee could present a problem, even for them.

Sport reported yesterday that Neymar, who is under contract at Barca until 2021, feels unsettled having won every major club honour with the Blaugrana.

According to the outlet, Neymar would like to move on in order to become the main star and challenge for the Ballon d’Or, something he feels is not possible playing alongside Messi.

By John Owen Nwachukwu

PSG Renews Bid To Sign Arsenal’s Forward, Sanchez

Paris Saint-Germain is back in the chase for Arsenal forward, Alexis Sanchez.

According to the UK Mirror, the Ligue 1 outfit has contacted the player’s agent after Bayern Munich cooled their interest in Sanchez and are willing to go head-to-head with Manchester City, who are favourites to sign him.

The Chile international has so far refused to sign a new deal with the Gunners and last weekend, he admitted he wants to leave the Emirates, so he can play in the Champions League.

“I want to play in the Champions League. The decision isn’t down to me, I need to wait for Arsenal.

“I’ve made my decision, now I wait for Arsenal’s reply. The idea is to play and win the Champions League. I’ve dreamt about it since I was a kid,” he said.

PSG will feel they have the edge, as Arsene Wenger would be reluctant to sell to a direct Premier League rival.

By Ifreke Inyang

REVEALED: Ronaldo’s Agent Had Secret Meeting With PSG

Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, held talks with Paris Saint-Germain, before this year’s Champions League final, it has been revealed.

Sportsmail reports that Mendes met PSG president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, in Cardiff before the match on June 3.

Ronaldo went on to score twice, as Real Madrid defeated Juventus 4-1, to retain their trophy.

With the Portugal forward now insistent on leaving the La Liga club , it is believed that PSG are in front of the queue to sign him. Ronaldo has told Madrid he will leave Spain for good, if he is convicted of tax fraud this summer.

Mendes held a two-hour meeting with Qatari businessman Al-Khelaifi at the city’s Hilton Hotel. It is understood that the super agent told Al-Khelaifi, that problems were imminent with Ronaldo in Spain and that the PSG chief asked to be kept informed of developments.

By Ifreke Inyang

Enrique Admits PSG Miracle, Is Not Likely Against Juventus

Barcelona manager, Luis Enrique, has admitted that they might not be able to repeat their incredible comeback against Paris Saint-Germain, when they host Juventus in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie.

The Catalans were crushed 3-0 by Juventus in the first leg played on Tuesday night.

In the previous round, Barca lost 4-0 at Paris Saint-Germain, but went on to win 6-1 at the Camp Nou to progress.

They will now need another miracle back at home, if they want to qualify for the last four.

“It was a difficult first half, very similar to the one in Paris and the second was much better,” Luis Enrique told Mediaset.

“If you gift the first half, then obviously you’re going to have problems.

“A coach does everything to help the team and prepare them, but evidently I did not. We have to improve, learn from these mistakes, analyse the game carefully and realise where we went wrong.

“It’s the second time this has happened. It’s hard to think of a remuntada [comeback], but we’ll try to get back on our feet and put in a good performance in the second leg.

“It’s not good to pick on single players after a defeat. It’s a defeat for the whole team, starting with the coach.”

By Ifreke Inyang