‘Just a possibility’: PSG transfer boss Leonardo comments on Idrissa Gana Gueye interest

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PSG technical director Leonardo has been discussing the club’s transfer plans for the remainder of the summer, including fielding a question on Everton star Idrissa Gana Gueye. 

Speaking after PSG drew 1-1 with Nuremburg in a friendly, Leonardo informed Le Parisien of the club’s plans. He stated that a central midfielder was still a priority for PSG, but refused to talk up interest in Gueye. 

“(We) targeted a central defender and defensive positions. The central defender has arrived with Abdou Diallo, and now we are looking for the midfielder. (Idrissa Gana Gueye?) It’s just a possibility, a possibility.”

Everton, of course, know that PSG are likely to make a considered attempt to sign Gueye this summer. 

The Everton star has just finished international duty with Senegal, falling to a 1-0 AFCON final defeat to Algeria. 

His starring performances in Egypt will have undoubtedly left PSG further keen on pursuing a deal. 

Everton, as reported by The Sun, rejected a £26 million bid from the Ligue 1 side in January. 

Le Parisien is reporting this weekend that Everton and PSG want a solution to this transfer situation, regardless of the outcome, by the end of the week. A deal in the region of €30 million (£26.7 million) is mentioned and, as reported by L’Equipe, PSG wants the deal done as soon as possible. 

Everton fans will just want a swift conclusion to this rambling transfer rumour so that the club can move on with finalising the squad for next season.