Paris Saint-Germain is working to offload players identified by Luis Enrique as surplus to requirements for the current season. Specifically, three players are now the focus of Nasser Al-Khelaifi, who has offered them to various clubs, including Barcelona. Joan Laporta has the chance to sign any or all of these players if he desires.
According to the Spanish newspaper El Nacional, the first player is Uruguayan Manuel Ugarte, a high-profile summer signing who started well but lost his spot in the lineup after the arrivals of Desire Doue and Joao Neves. Ugarte may now be available for loan or a reduced price. The report also suggests that Ugarte might end up at Manchester United. Additionally, Danilo Pereira, who also plays in midfield but is often used as a central defender, has been turned down by Deco. Consequently, Pereira will need to find a new club outside of the French league.
Nordi Mukiele might be a more appealing option for Barcelona, who have been closely monitoring him. Previously regarded as one of the top right-backs in the Bundesliga during his time with RB Leipzig, Mukiele’s move to Paris Saint-Germain did not meet expectations. He struggled to impress Luis Enrique and remained in the shadow of Achraf Hakimi, leading him to consider a move away.
Barcelona might consider this player, particularly if the option of Joao Cancelo falls through, as Cancelo is highly sought after by the club to reinforce the right-back position. The Spanish newspaper has revealed an intriguing reason behind Paris Saint-Germain’s offer of these players to Barcelona, despite the strained relationship between the two clubs: PSG’s interest in signing Frenkie de Jong, who is a major target for Luis Enrique.
