Five PSG players Premier League’s traditional 'Big Six' should target in this window

Paris Saint-Germain v Celtic FC - UEFA Champions League
Paris Saint-Germain v Celtic FC - UEFA Champions League

3. Leandro Parades - What does Georginio Wijnaldum's signing mean for the Argentine's future?

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Another one of PSG’s Argentine contingent and fresh-off-winning Copa America, the tough-tackling midfielder will be looking to build on from last season. He had played a crucial role for PSG in both Ligue 1 and the Champions League.

But this time, it might not be that easy. With the arrival of Georginio Wijnaldum, his playtime this season could be significantly reduced and a move away from PSG might help.

Once again, a move to Tottenham might suit the Argentine, where he could play with his international teammates Cristian Romero and Giovanni Lo Celso. Tottenham is looking for a creative midfielder, and if you take the performance in Euro as proof, they might already have one in Pierre-Emile Højbjerg.

But the problem is moving Højbjerg up the pitch. Tottenham need someone who can sit in front of the defense and break up the opposition’s play, the role he did so elegantly last season, and Parades could be that guy.

4. Abdou Diallo - Ramos could force his exit from PSG

Abdou Diallo against Club Brugge KV
Abdou Diallo against Club Brugge KV

Life hasn’t been kind to Abdou Diallo. After impressing at Borussia Dortmund, the Senegalese international joined PSG, but things haven’t moved according to plan ever since. With the arrival of Sergio Ramos, he is now even further down the pecking order and appears to have a future elsewhere.

Premier League clubs looking out for a new centre-back might want to look at PSG for their new signing.

Chelsea are negotiating with Sevilla for Kounde but are struggling to reach an agreement. So why not look to raid Thomas Tuchel’s former club? Diallo will get a chance to play under a manager who knows all about him, which might help kick start his career once again.

Apart from Chelsea, Tottenham, despite signing Romero, still need at least one more centre-back given how unreliable Davidson Sanchez and Eric Dier have been.

Manchester United, who have already agreed on a deal with Real Madrid for Raphaël Varane, will need a quality backup option. The PSG defender could fit the bill.

6. Thilo Kehrer - An ideal opportunity for the North London Clubs

Thilo Kehrer against Sevilla during the pre-season friendly
Thilo Kehrer against Sevilla during the pre-season friendly

Here is another player who suffered not because of the squad depth PSG possesses, but because he doesn’t have the requisite quality. If you put the PSG centre-backs in the pecking order, Thilo Kehrer will be the fourth choice just above Abdou Diallo. That is not a nice place to be, especially when you are 24 years old.

However, if he does choose to move, he will have plenty of options in the Premier League that will suit him.

Let’s start with Manchester United, who are looking at Kieran Trippier to provide competition for Wan-Bissaka. So far, the negotiations with Atletico Madrid have been fruitless because of the price tag.

So why not sign the German international, who will be available for a much lower price and can play as both a centre-back and a right-back?

Coming to London, the right-back position has been a problem for Trippier’s former club Tottenham ever since he left. Matt Doherty hasn’t exactly lit up Wembley by his performances. With Serge Aurier confirming he is looking to leave the club, this is a move that will suit both parties.

Tottenham need a centre-back and a right-back, so why not kill two birdies with one shot?

Across north London, Arsenal are also looking for a new right-back. Max Aarons is a reported target; with Norwich already selling Buendia and potentially selling Cantwell, they might hold onto Aarons. So why not go for a PSG defender at a lower price?

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