Manchester City will reportedly look to sign 19-year-old French attacking sensation Desire Doue from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Desire Doue is the subject of interest from Manchester City. Pep Guardiola is pushing the Premier League champions to sign the Paris Saint-Germain whizkid in the summer transfer window. So, the Citizens are ready to cough up €90 million to secure his services. However, the French giants do not want to part ways with the Olympics 2024 silver medalist.
The rise and rise of Desire Doue
Desire Doue has established himself as one of the best young prospects in the world since turning professional. The Frenchman rose in prominence during his spell with Stade Rennais, having spent his formative years with the Ligue 1 club. Paris Saint-Germain signed him from Stade Rennais in a deal worth €50 million last summer.
The 19-year-old has hit the ground running at PSG, establishing himself as a pivotal figure this season. Doue has amassed seven goals and 11 assists in 39 appearances across all competitions. The youngster’s exploits have not gone unnoticed, helping him earn his first call-up to his national side.
While Doue might make his senior bow for France this month, his progress has piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. Manchester City will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
Premier League adventure on the horizon?
Manchester City’s interest in Desire Doue is understandable. The Premier League champions are scouring the market for a versatile attacker heading into the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding Jack Grealish’s long-term future at the Etihad. In addition, Jeremy Doku has blown hot and cold since joining Manchester City.
So, the Premier League champions have set their sights on several highly-rated attackers, including Bradley Barcola. However, Doue is also a viable target for Manchester City, with Pep Guardiola pushing the club to launch the offensive to secure his services. The Citizens are ready to cough up €90 million to secure the Frenchman’s services in the summer transfer window.
However, convincing PSG to part ways with the Olympics 2024 silver medalist will be a tall order. The Ligue 1 champions do not want to sell the 19-year-old French attacking sensation, meaning Manchester City must look elsewhere for offensive reinforcement in the summer transfer window.
