PSG midfielder on Martinez's radar

Baines, Kenwright, Moyes – organised deal done, I take it..

[If that theory is not too close to conspiracy theory for this site's parameters?]

Well he won't get in the French World Cup squad while he's sitting on the bench at PSG.
A very gifted lad with a strong work ethic he has the character Martinez continually refers to.

Interesting stuff but not likely to happen.

Wouldn't it be easier to list the players in France that we have NOT been linked with??!!

Bought him on Football Manager for us and he's rubbish. Ha ha

He looks like a cross between Craig (5-iron) Bellamy, and Johnny (woeful) Heitinga in a wig! I think we should we should swerve this one!

If we are judging players by hair don'ts then sideshow Maruane should be shipped back to krusty ASAP

This lad is a hungry hardworking team player with bags of skill. Covers the right side of midfield and would combine well with Coleman. He's done nothing wrong. Like Barkley, he has come through the ranks but PSG keep buying expensive midfielders and he is often left to warm the bench.

Personally, I think he's more likely to move elsewhere,which is a pity, because he would follow the instructions of Martinez to the letter

Reports suggest a couple of mediocre loan signings plus Alcaraz, Joel Robles and one other.

No offense, Harold, but have you actually seen him play? If he's not even getting a game at PSG, I don't see how you could have done!

Apologies in advances if the answer is: "Yes, I live on the Champs-Elysees and I used to coach Chantome in the Eiffel Tower Under-11s team."

According to Wikipedia, last season Chantome has played 28 in the league, 4 in the cup and 6 in Europe for PSG, so expect, aged 25 out of our price range, as he is not in the bargain basement category.

No, I don't think so Frank. PSG might get rid rather cheap to bring in other players, get him off the wage bill. Porbably around £3-4m I'd say.

Kev. Yes. Quite a few times on ESPN. He's everything I said he is.

French reporters are quick to emphasize his good character.

PSG are vastly overloaded with midfield talent and as they often play straight down the middle with a 4-2-2-2 he can be neglected. There wre even times when he had to make way for Beckham who was used centrally to slot long balls to the big fella up front.

I like this lad and hope he gets a place in the French World Cup squad.
Unfortunately, if he comes to us his chances will diminish.

Wasn't Pip a 'good character'?

Would rather we went for somebody on footballing ability if reporters can only harper on about character.

(Not having ago at you personally Harold, just saying like)

Anyways, there is enough 'characters' on TW to keep us going for a lifetime.

Paul. Fully understand your puzzlement.
I only mentioned " character " because Martinez keeps harping on about it being a necessary part of the type of player he is looking for.

Probably means,..Will he obey my instructions?..,Will he mind playing out of position?.., Will he mind sitting on the bench?.

I think hes more likely to mean someone who is consistant, reliable, determined & isn't a disco dave Harold!

Raymond..Nice one....You have just described the PSG lad.
A squad with these qualities can overcome anything and Martinez knows it.

Interesting stat on HITC Sport. They reckon his pass completion rate last season was 92%. "The highest of any PSG player and the best in France". They're also spouting €7-8m.
His wages aren't that high about £30k.
I would prefer to see Honda here, more experience and a dead ball "specialist".
Buy both?. I wish!

Anyone notice how the dithering has stopped since Dave left? We have no more money but a manager that has connections. Would Barcelona deal with Davie? No.