French attacker Desire Doue has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months, but he will join Paris Saint-Germain soon.
Desire Doue was reportedly on the radar of Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur. However, a report from Graeme Bailey on HITC has claimed that the young Frenchman, valued at €50 million, has chosen to join PSG instead.
The €50 million-rated attacker is highly rated across Europe, and he could have been a quality long-term acquisition for the three English clubs. He will look to continue his development with regular playing time, and it remains to be seen whether PSG can provide him with that opportunity.
The Ligue 1 outfit have a talented squad, and they have a propensity to invest in established stars. It will be interesting to see if they can nurture the Olympic silver medalist into a quality player in the long run.
Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham keen on Doue
Arsenal need more quality in the final third and had the Olympic silver medalist on their radar. Doue would have added creativity, goals and flair to the side. The youngster is capable of operating anywhere across the front three, and he could have been a useful squad option for the North London club as well.
Meanwhile, Liverpool need more depth in the attacking unit as well. The Reds have a proven track record when it comes to grooming young players, and they could have helped the French attacker develop into a quality player with the right guidance.
Similarly, Tottenham need attacking reinforcements as well and were keen on signing Doue. Spurs will look to secure UEFA Champions League football next season, and they will want to do well in the domestic competitions as well. They need more quality and depth in the side.
Doue would have been a long-term investment for them. Ange Postecoglou has brought in a number of talented young players, and the Frenchman would have been another future investment.
PSG are one of the biggest clubs in Europe, and the player will hope to push for trophies with them regularly. The Olympian has been a key player for Stade Rennais, and he will look to prove himself at an elite club now. It will be interesting to see if he can make his mark in the UEFA Champions League now.