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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has placed Charles De Ketelaere, a 25-year-old attacking midfielder from Atalanta, as their top priority to reinforce the attack during this summer transfer window for a sum close to €50 million.
The French club is looking to speed up the arrival of a forward at the request of Luis Enrique before competing in the UEFA Super Cup and the Champions Trophy. The PSG transfer market aims to assemble the best offensive rotation in the world.
🔴🔵 The Charles De Ketelaere case is on Paris Saint-Germain's table.
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🇧🇪 It's an alternative, not a priority, but the Belgian's game intelligence is valued internally.
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PSG's Strategy with Charles De Ketelaere
According to Corriere della Sera, the PSG board is keeping Maghnes Akliouche, a 24-year-old forward, as their top target and already has a preliminary agreement with the player. However, the complex negotiations with Monaco have led the Parisian team to activate the Charles De Ketelaere option as a direct alternative in Serie A.
Atalanta has set the release clause for their player at €50 million following his performances in the Italian league with the Bergamo team. The versatility of the former AC Milan player fits into Luis Enrique's offensive rotation, who is seeking versatile profiles to complete his squad.
Simultaneously, the French sports management has explored the situation of Ferran Torres, 26 years old, to assess market costs before making a definitive proposal. The leadership of Parc des Princes aims to secure an immediate attacking reinforcement without compromising their financial margin in this transfer window period.
Competition in the Premier League and Bundesliga for De Ketelaere
PSG is not the only club in the race for the Belgian international after his growth at Atalanta. Bayern Munich and several Premier League clubs are also tracking the player to bolster their respective offensive departments during the upcoming weeks of July 2026.
De Ketelaere's entourage views positively the interest from Paris to make the leap to Ligue 1. The player's ability to perform both centrally and on the wing makes him a coveted asset among the top clubs in Europe.
PSG will decide in the coming days whether to intensify discussions with Monaco or to start formal negotiations with Atalanta to complete the purchase of the Belgian attacking midfielder De Ketelaere.
The outcome of the operation will depend on Monaco's stance in the talks for Akliouche since the French entity has the necessary funds to trigger the €50 million offer for De Ketelaere before the start of official competitions.
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