Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Gaultier expressed his intention to sign a new forward before the close of the transfer window.
Ligue 1 champions have signed Hugo Ekitic from Reims, but saw Angel Di Maria depart on a free transfer, while Gaultier confirmed Arnaud Kalimuendo was closing in on a move from Rennes.
PSG may still have Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi to lead, but a long and grueling season – that’s complicated World Cup in Qatar – whether Gaultier wants to deepen his attack, DPA reports.
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“Yes, we would like to bring one more. We have a very busy schedule, so we want to bring someone in,” he said at a news conference ahead of Ligue 1’s match against Montpellier on Saturday.
“The club is working hard on that. I am in constant contact with Luis Campos (PSG Football Advisor), Board and Chairman. We must not make any mistake. We should not rush things. We have to do something realistic.
“There are no guarantees. I know the club won’t sign anyone for this. It’s going to need someone who can really bring something to the team and that’s what the club is working on.”
Another forward edge in the direction of exit is Mauro Icardi, with Gaultier saying the club is exploring options for the Argentine international regarding the transfer.
“It was not easy. His absence from the team last week was due to a sporting choice, I saw him say at the beginning of the week that I am going to shorten the team. I am not going to work with 25 players .’
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“Whether he has offers that he might like, I don’t know. The club is working on that, we are working with Icardi to find the best possible solution. Last season he had a lot of playing time.” was less and I think it’s important for them to do that.
“Whether he specifically wants to play in the Champions League, I don’t know. In the interest of the club, we want him to find the best solution, which is a club where he can show his quality.
“He’s had a tough few years and with his experience playing somewhere different and a better environment, that could allow him to start his career again,” he added.
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