PSG sets their sights on Scamacca and Skriniar

 

Ligue 1 champions, Paris Saint-Germain, are confident of adding Gianluca Scamacca and Milan Skriniar to their lineup ahead of next season.

Skriniar, a Slovakian defender who is currently on the pay role of Inter Milan, is PSG’s main target as they want to strengthen their defence this off-season.

According to reports, the Paris club believes the deal for the 27-year-old can be closed relatively quickly despite reports from Italy initially suggesting that the player was keen to stay at San Siro.

It was gathered that Milan had outbid PSG’s first salary offer earlier this season. But the latest indication shows that PSG have succeeded in convincing the player otherwise.

If the deal succeeds, Škriniar’s arrival could weaken the position of Presnel Kimpembe or Sergio Ramos at PSG. Ramos has not been a regular at the club, having nursed injuries for the major part of the season.

However, it won’t be a surprise if the incoming coach adopts a three-central defender formation, which would minimise the impact of Škriniar’s signing.

Meanwhile, Kimpembe has been seeking assurances from the club’s hierarchy over his position.

Inter had reportedly turned down a €50m offer from PSG for Škriniar last week. The San Siro outfit wants €80m for a player whose contract expires at the end of next season.

Although extension talks had been opened with the 2020/21 Serie A title winners, being wanted by the French giant seemed to have now changed the situation.

Meanwhile, PSG still wants to boost their attacking line with 23-year-old Scamacca.

Foot Mercato reports that the club hierarchy is confident in securing his signature with an offer of €35 million-plus bonuses to his club S Sassuolo.

According to reports, the Serie A club said the price tag falls below his €50 valuation.

However, negotiations seem to be ongoing, and Paris Saint-Germain are very confident in concluding the deal.

Scamacca, who had helped the Neroverdi to an 11th place finish in Serie A last season, scored 16 goals in 36 Italian league games.

 

Written by: Oladipupo Mojeed