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Paris FC and Manchester United are competing to sign Stade de Reims’ Patrick Zabi (19), according to a report from **[Sacha Tavolieri.](https://x.com/sachatavolieri/status/2011457210593718287)**
The Ivorian has excelled in Reims’ midfield this season, making 18 appearances in all competitions. However, he is one of several players that _Les Stadistes_ are now struggling to retain. **Tavolieri** understands that Paris FC saw three bids rejected in December. The last one was worth €15m plus another €10m in bonuses.
_Les Parisiens,_ ambitious and looking to build a project to challenge the elite in French football, are expected to return to the fore this month. It is a deal that is being led by Red Bull, and Zabi has already spoken with Jurgen Klopp.
Reims’ demands are significant as they look to extract €25m for the player, and that may be doable given the interest of Manchester United, who see in the player the _“New Paul Pogba”,_ according to **Tavolieri.**
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