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PSG MAKE MOVE FOR €40M STAR AS RIVALS OBSERVE CLOSELY

PSG is reportedly interested in FC Cologne's 19-year-old sensation, Said El Mala, to bolster their attack. The Parisians face competition from Bayern Munich for the rising German star.

PSG Make Move For €40M Star As Rivals Observe Closely
PSG Lead Chase For €40M Bundesliga Star Under Rival Scrutiny - COURTESY/PHOTO

Early in the 2025–26 season, PSG's depth has been put to the test following a lengthy 2024–25 campaign. The Parisians have so far suffered injuries from Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé's attacks. Both players have rejoined the team, though.

However, PSG needs to make sure they have the depth they need to overcome any injuries, given the number of competitions they play in, including international duty. It follows that the Ligue 1 team may be able to recruit an attacking player in the winter transfer window.

Said El Mala of FC Cologne is the most recent player to surface as a potential addition to PSG's attack for the second half of the season.

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Bild, a German publication, claims that PSG is very interested in the 19-year-old attacker. The young German player has already made appearances for Germany's U21 side and has been making waves in the Bundesliga, scoring three goals and dishing out one assist in just seven games.

El Mala has apparently already been the subject of PSG's inquiry, although a deal is far from final. European powerhouses like Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich have also taken notice of the budding star, promising fierce rivalry. However, it is unlikely that Cologne will part with its highly valued talent this winter.

According to journalist Christian Falk, Manchester City recently contacted Cologne to see whether they were interested. Bayern Munich has made signing El Mala a top priority, while PSG and Inter Milan are keeping a careful eye on the issue.

Journalist Florian Plettenberg also mentioned that a number of teams are even thinking about signing him this summer, which would mean that he spends the remainder of the season on loan at Cologne to further his development.

Cologne continues to maintain its valuation. El Mala is thought to be worth about €18 million, but proposals ranging from €30 million to €40 million have apparently been turned down, and the club is adamant on demanding a larger price.

YOUTH RISING: NDJANTOU & DOUé GOALS SECURE PSG'S LIGUE 1 WINTER TOP SPOT

PSG secured a tight 3-2 win against Metz, relying on goals from youngsters Ndjantou and Doué to claim the top spot in Ligue 1 before the winter break, putting pressure on Lens.

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PSG Secures Crucial 3-2 Victory Before Winter Break

Paris wrapped up their last league game of the year with a tight 3-2 victory over Metz, who sit at the bottom of the league. This win puts them at the top of Ligue 1 as they await Lens' game.

Goncalo Ramos and Quentin Ndjantou gave PSG a 2-0 lead. But Metz's Jessy Deminguet cut the lead in half just before halftime with a nice shot from outside the box.

After the break, PSG's Desire Doue scored, making it 3-1. Giorgi Tsitaishvili of Metz then fired in a rocket in the 81st minute to bring the score to 3-2, setting up a tense finish.

PSG's coach, Luis Enrique, missed Ousmane Dembele, Achraf Hakimi, and Marquinhos due to injuries. Yet, young wingers Ibrahim Mbaye (17) and Ndjantou (18) showed their potential.

Mbaye and Ndjantou teamed up for PSG's second goal. Mbaye got past his defender and sent in a low cross from the left, which Ndjantou turned into his first senior goal.

Doue, who came on at halftime after recovering from a hamstring injury, scored a goal against Metz's goalie, Jonathan Fischer.

Mbaye almost scored but was stopped by the crossbar. Doue's attempt after that was saved.

Tsitaishvili's late goal was a highlight, but PSG managed to hold on for the win.

Lens can take back the top spot in Ligue 1 if they beat Nice on Sunday. Metz stays at the bottom of the league with 11 points after 16 games.

PRESSURE ON LENS: LUIS ENRIQUE'S PSG TARGETS WIN AGAINST METZ TO RECLAIM LIGUE 1 TOP SPOT

Luis Enrique's PSG has been defined by constant changes and fitness issues. The match against last-place Metz is a chance to build confidence before the winter break.

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Can PSG Fix Scoring Issues Against Metz Before the Break?

PSG's form has been a bit up and down lately. After a big win against Rennes last weekend, they had a frustrating 0-0 draw at Bilbao midweek. They made chances but could not score.

PSG wants to beat Metz and get closer to Lens in the standings. This isn't the first time people have questioned PSG's scoring, with chances missed in both the league and Champions League. Tonight's game against last-place Metz looks like a good chance to fix that.

Regardless of today's result, Luis Enrique's team could end the week in second place. Lens, who are one point ahead, play Nice at home tomorrow, which is one to watch for Luis Enrique.

This is PSG’s final league match before the winter break. It's been a strange season for the defending champions. At times, they've looked great, easily beating teams, especially in the Champions League, where Bayer Leverkusen and Tottenham suffered, and the win against Barcelona was important.

Still, it’s been a tough season so far. Key attackers haven't been consistently fit, and fullbacks and midfielders have also been injured. Goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier was dropped for backup Matvei Safonov due to inconsistent form.

Besides injuries and bad luck, there's been a lack of consistency. The starting lineup often changes, with players like Gonçalo Ramos and Bradley Barcola sometimes left out for younger players.

Some fans think that once everyone is healthy, many of the team's problems will go away. PSG is doing well enough in the Champions League to almost guarantee advancement, but they are certainly not happy with their league results.

PSG will look at tonight’s game against Metz as a chance to gain confidence before the break, bring back players (Ousmane Dembélé and Desiré Doué might play), and put pressure on Lens before their game tomorrow. This season could still turn out to be something special for PSG.

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