PSG could be in the market for a goalkeeper if they cannotcome to an agreement with Gianluigi Donnarumma on a contract extension. Moreover, reports suggest that manager Luis Enrique could be keen on a current Barcelona player, who couldbe phased out of the Spanish side.
Earlier reports from BILD linked PSG to Marc-André ter Stegen if he decides to leave Barcelona. AC Milan, Manchester City, Juventus, and Newcastle United are also reportedly interested in the goalkeeper.
According to SPORT, Barcelona manager Hansi Flickis expected to holdimportant talks with Ter Stegen this month. While he’s been the club’s longtime No. 1, ter Stegen may no longer be central to Flick’s immediate plans. Still, he could choose to stay and see out the final year of his contract.
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Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Barcelona
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Transfer rumors will only get louderas after the club said the German international was once again absent from both training sessions on Tuesday.
ESPN reported Tuesday, citing sources, that it’s still unclear whether Ter Stegen will travel with the squad when Barcelona heads to Asia next week for preseason friendlies in Japan and South Korea.
According to arecent report from Cadena SER, Flick has informed Ter Stegen he won’t be the starting goalkeeper this season. The German is reportedly upset by the decision but is determined to fight for his place and has no intention of leaving the club.