PSG cooking up a plan: Silva for Messi

Christophe Galtier spoke after beating Ajaccio 5-0 about Leo Messi's return to the squad post-ban from Paris Saint-Germain. "He was fine, very motivated", he claimed.

Despite seas appearing a bit calmer at the Parc des Princes, PSG are taking the Argentine's exit as red. Therefore, the French side, with Luis Campos as their sporting director, are compiling together the squad for the 2023-24 season.

According to 'Le Parisien', their compass is drawing them to Manchester City's Bernardo Silva, in order to cover the gap which is likely to be left by a departing Lionel Messi. What's more, the club's board think the Portuguese man's €80 million release clause is reasonable.

It's worth remembering that the Citizen was already on PSG's radar last season. 'Financial Fair Play' rules would not be an issue either if the Argentina captain left, and even less so if Neymar went too.

Additionally, the French side are looking to strengthen the side with a real number 9. According to the source, players such as Harry Kane or Victor Osimhen are also attracting their attention.