Chelsea Set Sights on PSG, Tottenham-Linked Player for January Move | OneFootball

PSG have focused on strengthening their central defense in recent transfer windows, bringing in young talents like William Pacho and Illia Zabarnyi to build the next generation of defenders.

Meanwhile, Marquinhos’ tenure at the club is gradually winding down. Lucas Hernandez has struggled with injuries and, like Marquinhos, is approaching the later stages of his career.

In April, Le Parisien reported that sporting advisor Luis Campos traveled to Italy to scout several players, including Mario Gila, during Lazio’s match against Bodo Glimt. The center-back was reportedly on PSG’s radar as a potential summer signing.

Premier League Clubs Continue to Eye PSG-Linked Player

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Nonetheless, if Gila is still an option for Campos and Luis Enrique, they face significant competition for the player. Il Messaggero reports that Bournemouth and Chelsea are both interested in Lazio’s 25-year-old Spanish defender.

Back in October, CaughtOffside revealed that Tottenham Hotspur had begun considering a January approach for Gila, viewing the defender as a realistic option to strengthen Thomas Frank’s defense.

The report also noted that Spurs are not alone in that pursuit. Crystal Palace, Brighton, and Everton have all kept tabs on the Spaniard, while interest was already strong in the summer. Brighton and Bournemouth were both said to have contacted Gila’s camp at the time as they weighed possible additions at the back.