Paris Saint-Germain will reportedly attempt to tie 20-year-old French international Desire Doue to a new contract amid his links with Manchester City.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Desire Doue is the subject of interest from Manchester City. The Citizens are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a versatile attacker next year. So, the 20-year-old PSG whizkid has emerged as a target for the Premier League club.
However, securing the Frenchman’s services next year may be a tall order, as PSG will attempt to tie him to a new long-term contract to ward off his prospective suitors. The 2024/25 Ligue 1 and UEFA Champions League winners have intensified internal discussions to ramp up the renewal process.
How has Desire Doue fared at PSG?
Desire Doue has established himself as one of the world’s best young prospects since joining Paris Saint-Germain from Stade Rennais last year. The 20-year-old was already a highly sought-after prodigy 18 months ago, and PSG beat several European bigwigs to his signature.
Doue has made over 50 appearances thus far for PSG while chipping in with 19 goals and 19 assists. Meanwhile, the French attacking prospect’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Manchester City will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature next year.
Premier League move on the horizon?
Desire Doue has been on Manchester City’s radar for a long time. The continued interest makes sense, even though Pep Guardiola has a stacked offensive unit in his squad. However, with Savinho’s long-term future uncertain and Manchester City requiring a productive wide attacker, Doue is a viable target.
Recent reports have claimed that the Premier League bigwigs are ready to break the bank to sign the 20-year-old Frenchman next year. However, a deal may not materialise, as PSG will aim to tie Doue to a new long-term contract in the coming months.
The 2024/25 Ligue 1 and UEFA Champions League winners have intensified internal discussions to ramp up the renewal process. So, with PSG leaving no stone unturned to keep the French international at Parc des Princes, it will be interesting to see if Manchester City can turn his head.