Don't know much about Upamecano other that he's supposedly a top talent that's expected to become a top CB.
Problem is that we would have to give Hakan + cash as Upamecano is valued at well over 30mil. Again, this is way too much for a position that's really not such a priority. It's a priority in terms of numbers and we need a 3rd CB....so someone below 10mil will do. But to drop 30+mil on this position when we are in desperate need of a true SS (or someone up top that's able to being pace, dribbling, creativity, scoring) doesn't seem like a smart thing to do.
Some other interesting news.....we are interested in Seri. 2mil + option at 15mil.
This guy got a lot of criticism since signing for Fulham, but a couple years ago he was the talk of the town while playing for Nice. At 2mil loan + option, he is a low risk move and good enough as a back up. If he rediscoveres his Nice form, then who knows, he may surprise us. But getting him allows us to allocate even more from the budget towards a SS....instead of dropping 18-20mil on Veretout.
Also, De Gea renewing with United. So really...the only option for PSG at the moment is Gigio. If they want him, they'll have to pay up. I know it's been said that he'll stay for sure....but if they were to come back and met our valuation, then we may see a twist here. My opinion is that they'll be back for him in August. And we can milk them for all they are worth because there are no other options out there for them.
Problem is that we would have to give Hakan + cash as Upamecano is valued at well over 30mil. Again, this is way too much for a position that's really not such a priority. It's a priority in terms of numbers and we need a 3rd CB....so someone below 10mil will do. But to drop 30+mil on this position when we are in desperate need of a true SS (or someone up top that's able to being pace, dribbling, creativity, scoring) doesn't seem like a smart thing to do.
Some other interesting news.....we are interested in Seri. 2mil + option at 15mil.
This guy got a lot of criticism since signing for Fulham, but a couple years ago he was the talk of the town while playing for Nice. At 2mil loan + option, he is a low risk move and good enough as a back up. If he rediscoveres his Nice form, then who knows, he may surprise us. But getting him allows us to allocate even more from the budget towards a SS....instead of dropping 18-20mil on Veretout.
Also, De Gea renewing with United. So really...the only option for PSG at the moment is Gigio. If they want him, they'll have to pay up. I know it's been said that he'll stay for sure....but if they were to come back and met our valuation, then we may see a twist here. My opinion is that they'll be back for him in August. And we can milk them for all they are worth because there are no other options out there for them.