Neymar involved in Vinicius, De Ligt and Yoro, Neves deals… News Round up for June 14.
Neymar Pushes for Vinicius Jr.
According to Todo Fichajes, Neymar is actively advocating for Vinicius Jr. to join PSG. Neymar, who left PSG last summer for €100 million, has reached out to his Brazilian teammate to praise the Parisian project. However, AS reports that Real Madrid has no intention of selling Vinicius, planning instead to pair him with Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé next season. Vinicius himself is reportedly not keen on a move to PSG.
Luis Diaz Commits to Liverpool
PSG’s hopes of signing Luis Diaz from Liverpool are dwindling. Diaz, speaking during a Colombian national team gathering, expressed his happiness at Liverpool, emphasizing his desire to remain with the club. RMC Sport confirms that Diaz has decided not to join PSG, ending their pursuit of the Colombian international, who is contracted with Liverpool until 2027.
Defensive Reinforcements: De Ligt and Yoro
PSG continues to eye defensive options, with Matthijs de Ligt remaining a potential target. Despite previous links and his moves to Juventus and Bayern Munich, PSG has not forgotten about the Dutch defender and may make an offer if an opportunity arises. However, their top priority is Leny Yoro, the young French center-back from Lille. With interest from major clubs like Real Madrid and Liverpool, PSG will face stiff competition for Yoro. Should they fail to secure Yoro, they are prepared to pursue De Ligt.
Xavi Simons Unlikely to Return
It appears Xavi Simons is not set to return to PSG this summer, despite interest from Luis Enrique. Currently on loan at RB Leipzig for the 2023-2024 season, Simons seems focused on other options. PSG now has to decide between another loan or a sale, with a valuation around €60 million.
Complicated João Neves Deal
Benfica’s João Neves has caught the attention of PSG, becoming a priority for Luis Enrique and Luis Campos. Despite initial discussions, negotiations are challenging due to Benfica’s high asking price of over €100 million. PSG also faces competition from Manchester United, who are currently leading the race for the young midfielder. This rivalry is adding pressure on PSG to expedite their negotiation efforts.
