PSG Suffers Transfer Blow as Target Chooses Manchester United

Looking for reinforcements in midfield, PSG was closely following the situation of Mateus Fernandes, who was relegated to the Championship with West Ham. But the latest news regarding him is not very good.

Manager Luis Enrique and sports advisor Luis Campos are adamant: PSG absolutely must recruit a new high-class midfielder. A very technical player, capable of playing in front of the defense to control the field, but also comfortable under pressure and in building offensive play.

In short, an ideal substitute for Vitinha, Joao Neves, or Fabian Ruiz when one of the three needs to rest, while allowing the Parisian coach to have efficient and talented resources.

Thus, the two Luises quickly targeted Fernandes, the Portuguese attacking midfielder from West Ham. Relegated to the Championship with the Hammers, the Portuguese international will be sold this summer, and PSG wanted to take advantage.

However, the news about him is not encouraging: according to information from Shaun Connolly, a journalist specializing in Manchester United news, Fernandes clearly has a preference for the Red Devils.

"He has given his preference to Manchester United, and the club continues its efforts to agree on an appropriate compensation," Connolly explained. A situation that puts PSG out of the race.

The possibility of seeing Fernandes at PSG seems increasingly distant. The Parisians also have Vitinha and Joao Neves for the long term, and there are no clear indications that Fabian Ruiz or Warren Zaïre-Emery are considering leaving the club.

That is to say, the midfield area is well covered at PSG. That said, both Enrique and Campos like to have internal competition, and it is very likely that they will still continue to look for another midfielder, but it seems it will not be the West Ham star.

It must also be considered that other pieces considered "secondary" could leave. Such is the case of Kang-in Lee, who was usually used as a midfielder, although he also assumed the winger role from time to time.

Another solution that Enrique already has in his squad is Lucas Beraldo. The Brazilian went from being a center-back and left-back to a defensive midfielder, where he has shown a higher level, especially in his passing.

Beraldo could solve the midfield rotation issue in the short term, alongside other players such as the recently arrived Dro Fernandez, who left Barcelona in the past winter transfer window. Let's wait and see what happens.