newcastle unitedA major transfer hurdle has hit Paris Saint-Germain in their pursuit of highly rated centre-back Karim Koulibaly.
Report of German newspaper Sport Bild That French giants and reigning European champions Werder Bremen have moved ahead in the race for a sensation.
According to his information, PSG has now contacted the player’s camp directly regarding a summer transfer.
Why is Coulibaly wanted in Europe?
Karim Koulibaly has burst onto the scene in the Bundesliga this season, and has quickly developed into a potential future star and €22m-rated stand out player.
His rise has been so dramatic that Werder Bremen, struggling with financial pressures, now see him as their golden ticket to stabilize the club.
Contenders are already lined up, with Newcastle strongly included. A report in late March emphasized that the Magpies There were strong talks about a move.
It was endorsed earlier this week Another report emphasized that Newcastle were one of several sides to send officials. The possibility of a transfer for Koulibaly this summer is very high.
PSG contact puts Newcastle United on the back foot
But only one club has taken concrete steps and that is PSG. Sport Bild reports that the French giants have opened communications with Karim Coulibaly’s representatives.
He has reportedly signaled a clear intention to make him a long-term defensive pillar. For Newcastle, this could be the worst-case scenario.
PSG has a clear advantage over the competition. They offer a guaranteed route to French talent, Champions League football and a financial package with which few other clubs can compete.
Of course, Newcastle could still make their offer, but when they do they will have to move decisively and sell the project hard.
Werder Bremen ready to sell
Either way, Werder Bremen needs a sale this summer. Karim Koulibaly is their most marketable asset and they expect around €40-50m for him.
PSG are now firmly in the mix, which could force other contenders to step up their interest to avoid missing out. Newcastle will have to be one of them.
He has identified the young player as a defensive cornerstone of the future. But if they don’t move quickly they now risk losing it to one of Europe’s elite.
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