PSG chase Crystal Palace hitman if Bashuayi bid fails
Though Michy Batshuayi is seen as the prime option so far, Simon Johnson of the Evening Standard reported a few days ago that Benteke’s name was also being considered, as well as that of former Juventus man Fernando Llorente.
Palace paid Liverpool £30 million for the 26-year old last Summer, and the Sun claim that the Eagles will want a sum superior to that in order to make the transaction worth their while.
Floating so close to the relegation zone after a coaching change may, however, induce the Premier League strugglers to opt for caution and keep the Belgian international.
This report comes in the wake of a report from L’Equipe (via The Sun) that they would make a third attempt at signing Michy Batshuayi.
PSG have already spent £40 million on Julian Draxler, but the Parisians need an out-and-out striker, too.