Announced on the departure of Paris SG, Neymar Jr would have no intention of changing air this summer. At least that’s what he revealed during an interview with journalist Casimiro Miguel and broadcast on Youtube. “I hope (to play this season) at PSG, I have a contract with Paris Saint-Germain and so far no one has told me anything,” he said. Before specifying: “I am calm, even if there is not much love between the supporters and the player. I will be there (…) with or without love. The 31-year-old Brazilian has had a rocky relationship with Les Rouge et Bleu supporters for several years. In 2022-2023, he again had a difficult season due, in particular, to a right ankle injury which sidelined him since February.
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Paris SG does not let go. In search of a versatile reinforcement for its offensive sector, the club of the French capital would have set its sights on Bradley Barcola. And according to the latest indiscretions revealed by Fabrizio Romano, the Red and Blue, who have already started discussions with the player and his entourage, should soon “try to negotiate” with Olympique Lyonnais. The talks promise to be difficult because the Rhone formation, still subject to a framework of its payroll and its transfer allowances, would not consider letting its nugget go. Aged 20, the international Espoirs striker is coming off a great season with Les Gones (5 goals and 8 assists in 26 Ligue 1 matches). It is estimated, according to Transfermarkt, at 18 M€.
After Geoffrey Kondogbia and Renan Lodi, Olympique de Marseille would be interested in a new player from Atlético Madrid. According to the latest information reported by Foot Mercato, the Marseille club would be interested in Thomas Lemar (27). The 2018 world champion, struggling with the Colchoneros, has the advantage of having the perfect profile to play on the left side of the midfield in Marcelino’s 4-4-2. For the moment, “the stage of interest is not exceeded”, specifies our colleagues. Will the Phocaeans go on the offensive in the coming days to secure his services?
While his departure from Paris SG is no longer in doubt, Leandro Paredes, a time announced on the side of Galatasaray, could take the direction of Italy. Foot Mercato indicates this Thursday that the Argentinian would be on the shelves of Lazio Rome. Discussions have even already started. In addition, the midfielder would be followed by AS Roma, his former club (2014-2017), according to TyC Sports. 29-year-old Leandro Paredes, on loan to Juventus Turin in 2022-2023, is under contract with the Red and Blue until June 2024.
Sadio Mané (31) could take the direction of Saudi Arabia. Indeed, The Athletic revealed on Thursday that the sports director of Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo’s club, would have met with one of the Senegalese’s representatives to discuss a possible transfer. FC Bayern Munich would be ready to let the ex-Liverpool striker go for a check for €40m. A sum that should not scare the formation of the Saudi Pro League.
And also…Allan Saint-Maximin is getting closer to Saudi Arabia (RMC Sport)Fulham: Aleksandar Mitrovic (also) wants to join Saudi Arabia (Sky Sports News)Arnaut Danjuma will join Everton (Fabrizio Romano)Donny van de Beek remains unclear about his futureManchester City would consider Raphinha to replace Riyad Mahrez (Daily Mirror)Renato Sanches remains AS Roma’s priority (Sky Sport) Inter Milan are still negotiating for Yann Sommer (Sky Sport)
