Milan Škriniar has been demoted to a backup role at Paris Saint-Germain, with manager Luis Enrique favoring Willian Pacho and Marquinhos as his starting center-backs. It appears the veteran defender could be heading out of the club in the coming weeks.
Škriniar was linked with several clubs over the summer but chose to stay at PSG. However, with the January transfer window approaching, a move now seems likely, and a return to Serie A, where he enjoyed great success with Inter Milan, looks like a strong possibility.
In November,Foot Mercato’s Santi Aouna reported that Škriniar and Juventus had reached a verbal agreement, with talks now ongoing between PSG and the Italian club over the transfer fee. However, there’s another club leading this transfer race.
Does Galatasaray have the edge inrace for Milan Škriniar?
Milan Skriniar
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According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Tottenhamare showing interest in PSG defender Škriniar andare also seen as a strong contender to secure his signature. This news comes on the heels of another clubalso expressing interest in the experienced defender.
Nonetheless, it appears that Galatasarayhave the edge in this transfer race. Sky Sports Germany’sFlorian Plettenberg reported on Friday that PSG and Galatasaray are in concrete talks over a potential winter move for Škriniar.
The discussions focus on a loan deal, and the central defender is reportedly open to making the switch. Škriniar has emerged as one of Galatasaray’s key targets as they look to bolster their defense this season.
🚨🔴🟡 Concrete talks are now taking place between Galatasaray Istanbul and Paris Saint-Germain regarding a winter move for Milan #Skriniar. ✔️
The discussions are centered on a loan deal, and #PSG‘s central defender is open to the transfer.
Skriniar is one of #Galatasaray’s… pic.twitter.com/IVKRjlgsVv
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) December 20, 2024
Turkish journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu recently reported that Galatasaray are interested in signing Škriniar on loan with an option to buy, and PSG are open to the deal.
Discussions are ongoing about how his salary will be divided. At the same time, a Serie A clubhave also made an offer, and the player is weighing his options. As for how much the player could cost,Transfermarkt puts the player’s transfer value at €15 million.