Paris Saint-Germain will now meet the agent of Arnaud Kalimuendo on Friday evening to discuss a bid from Leeds United, with the Premier League side showing the most interest.
That’s according to TuttoMercatoWEB, who report PSG will soon speak with the forward’s representative with his future in the French capital over. Christophe Galtier does not plan on including the 20-year-old in his plans at the Parc des Princes, so intends to cash in now.
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Kalimuendo is the first name on Les Parisiens’ chopping block as Hugo Ekitike is to take his place in Galtier’s side. Paris Saint-Germain are close to finalising an agreement with Stade de Reims for Ekitike, Sky Sports report, in a deal worth €35m (£30m) including all add-ons.
Paris Saint-Germain to meet Arnaud Kalimuendo’s agent to discuss Leeds interest
Leeds are showing the most interest in prising Kalimuendo from Paris Saint-Germain now that he has no future in Paris. The Whites have submitted an offer of €20m (£17m) to buy the France U21 international, which PSG will evaluate with the forward’s agent this Friday.
Kalimuendo has another two years to run on his contract at the Parc des Princes, but has struggled to break into the first-team. The 5 ft 8 attacker has only made four appearances for the senior Parisiens squad totalling 161 minutes. He is also still to score a senior goal.
But what Leeds would be buying amid their interest in Kalimuendo is a very-promising gem who fared well away from Paris Saint-Germain on loan in the last two seasons. The striker offered 21 goals and six assists over 65 games for RC Lens, including 13 over 35 last term.
Yet the fee Jesse Marsch pays the Champions League side to have Kalimuendo at Elland Road is still up for debate. L’Equipe also report Leeds’ interest in the Paris Saint-Germain gem, but cite a €25m (£21.25m) deal, with €22m (£18.5m) paid as an upfront instalment.
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