Juventus’ Dean Huijsen agrees to PSG move

Have Paris Saint-Germain accepted defeat in their pursuit of Lille OSC’s Leny Yoro (18). It would perhaps seem so. According to a report from RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins, PSG are now focusing their efforts on Juventus centre-back Dean Huijsen (19).

Yoro has been Les Parisiens’ priority target to reinforce their defence. The Ligue 1 champions made their approach in January but to no avail. LOSC were desperate to retain the centre-back as they chased after UEFA Champions League football for next season and so a departure was categorically ruled out, much to the frustration of PSG, who knew they would face increased competition come the summer.

And so it has proved. Real Madrid are advancing in talks to sign the young French centre-back and so a move to the Parc des Princes is looking increasingly unlikely. Instead, it seems that PSG’s focus is now on Huijsen. The young Spanish centre-back, who enjoyed a strong six-month loan spell at AS Roma last season, has already agreed to join Les Parisiens, as per Hawkins. PSG and Juventus remain in talks in order to find an agreement over the centre-back’s transfer.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle