Barcelona, PSG in Fierce Battle to Sign Rising Ligue 1 Talent | OneFootball

PSG could be looking to bolster the depth at center back as one player isn’t convincing manager Luis Enrique. Over the past few transfer windows, the Parisians have added Willian Pacho and Illia Zabarnyi to inject more youth to the center-back position.

While Marquinhos and Lucas Hernandez are still at PSG, they are nearing the end of their prime years. Moreover, Presnel Kimpembe left this past summer, so there’s a lot of changes going on in the central defense.

Nonetheless, one player who can be on the way out is Lucas Beraldo. Despite the youth movement at PSG, the Brazilian has yet to establish himself as an undisputed starter for the Ligue 1 side.

Could PSG and Barcelona Battle Over French Talent?

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With Beraldo potentially on the way out, SPORT reports that the club is interested in 17-year-old defender Tylel Tati from FC Nantes, who is under contract until 2028 and plays for the French U18 team.

The move would reportedly be aimed at replacing Beraldo. However, the Spanish outlet does mention that FC Barcelona are also considered one of the main contenders for the young talent.

PSG are keeping a close eye on the development of Tati as the club sees him as a potential backup for Pacho. Moreover, the report does reveal the specific figures, they suggest the transfer fee is expected to be relatively modest.

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Nothing is certain at this stage, particularly since the report comes from a Spanish media outlet. They have a reputation for acting quickly, often with minimal information, especially when it allows them to cast PSG as a rival to a Spanish powerhouse.

That said, Tati, a highly talented player, could still attract interest from Paris. However, other options remain on the table, and Beraldo is far from being out of the picture.