It is set to be a busy summer at Paris Saint-Germain, where Laurent Blanc is likely to assess and reconfigure his squad.
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There will surely be some departures, with the likes of Edinson Cavani and Ezequiel Lavezzi linked to the exit door. Further departures have also been mooted, with Gregory van der Wiel attracting interest from Southampton and Marco Verratti linked to some of Europe’s major clubs.
However, while many of the potential players leaving the club have stolen the headlines, there will also be significant arrivals.
In this feature, we run down some of the key players linked with a move to the Parc des Princes this summer.
Angel Di Maria
Unlike many of the other players featured here, Angel Di Maria is not enjoying a positive campaign.
Since moving to Manchester United last summer, the 27-year-old has managed only 19 Premier League starts, scoring only three goals.
While his assists contribution (10) is admirable, the Argentine superstar and Champions League winger has received criticism from the club’s fans.
It wouldn’t be a big surprise if he were to leave Old Trafford this summer, and PSG, who missed out on the player last summer, may be able to rescue him from his Manchester malaise.
Paul Pogba
The midfield powerhouse was recently named as the best U23 midfielder in the world, and has shone this season for Juventus, despite his fair share of injury concerns.
The former Manchester United man is a magnificent midfield presence and also possesses the technical ability to contribute in the final third.
Despite only being 22, Pogba has managed eight goals in Serie A this season and has emerged as a target for some of the world’s biggest sides.
Barcelona have confirmed an interest, but PSG are keen to bring the Paris native back to the city of his birth.
Paul-Georges Ntep
Last week, the French media linked Paul-Georges Ntep to Liverpool, with the Stade Rennais forward believed to have visited the club’s Melwood training centre ahead of a potential move.
However, subsequently, the Franco-Cameroonian hitman has emerged as a potential target for PSG.
While the attacker doesn’t possess the kind of status that some of the other players on this list do, he would be a versatile option for the club and something a little different to the club’s existing options.
Kevin De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne has been a player reborn since leaving Chelsea and moving to the Bundesliga last summer. He has been instrumental as Wolfsburg have climbed to second place in the German top flight and his individual stats are testament to his influence.
The Belgian international has scored 10 goals in 32 appearances and contributed a magnificent 19 assists, generating interest from Manchester United among others.
Alex Lacazette
Alex Lacazette is sure to be a player in demand this summer. He has impressed this season, leading the line as Olympique Lyonnais have run Paris close for the title.
OL coach Hubert Fournier has expressed his concern for the player’s career should he leave the club, but could PSG tempt the forward to a higher stage?
L’Equipe have confirmed that the France international is being targeted by the capital club and Blanc may well be tempted by the idea of strengthening his own starting XI and weakening one of his major title rivals in the process.
Yaya Toure
The Manchester City powerhouse looks to be coming to the end of his days at the Etihad Stadium, and while a move to Juventus—in a swap deal for Paul Pogba—may be in the offing, PSG have been long-time admirers.
The player has recently claimed that he is open to new challenges, and has admitted his admiration for Laurent Blanc’s side.
Nabil Fekir
Nabil Fekir may have indicated that he is keen to stay on at Olympique Lyonnais beyond this summer, even if Les Gones look likely to miss out on the Ligue 1 title.
However, while the young France international will doubtless be tempted to try his hand at international football with OL, PSG and Arsenal may well come calling for his services?
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Paulo Dybala
As with many players on this list, Paulo Dybala is set to be heavily sought-after this summer.
Palermo are likely to entertain interest from the likes of Juventus and Arsenal among others, with club president Mauricio Zamparini slapping a €40 million price tag on the talented forward.
As PSG seek a long-term successor to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, they may well set their sights on the creative South American.
Marco Reus
The departure of Jurgen Klopp may well prompt an exodus at Borussia Dortmund, with Marco Reus rumoured to be following the coach out of the door.
PSG have been linked to the talented 24-year-old, and while they may face competition from the likes of Arsenal, Manchester City and Barcelona, a fee of €35 million may be enough to snare the scintillating attacker.
Petr Cech
The Chelsea legend looks set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, with first-team opportunities and playing minutes severely reduced following the arrival of Thibaut Courtois.
Several clubs are keen on the Czech keeper, with Arsenal and Besiktas both linked to the experienced stopper.
However, PSG may well look to try to make their own move for the keeper, with Salvatore Sirigu having failed to impress consistently this term.