PSG director Leonardo denies contacting Max Allegri to replace Thomas Tuchel, but admits they were ‘tempted’ by Lionel Messi.

There have been reports that Tuchel’s position is in doubt even after reaching the Champions League Final and winning every French trophy last season.

“Things are very clear with Tuchel, we talk a great deal,” Leonardo told Canal+.

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Reports in France suggest Paris Saint-Germain have made Inter midfielder Marcelo Brozovic ‘a priority’ and he is on the market.

The 27-year-old Croatia international is no longer central to coach Antonio Conte’s plans, especially after a series of off the field incidents that included crashing his car when over the alcohol limit.

According to le10sport.com and L’Equipe writer Karim Nedjari, PSG director Leonardo considers Brozovic to be ‘a priority’ for his midfield.

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Antonio Conte opted to stick with Inter, so PSG now seem to be the most likely destination for Max Allegri.

The former Juventus coach had been the only real contender to replace Conte at San Siro, but crisis talks at the club managed to resolve their issues.

Calciomercato.com and le10sport.com point out that Allegri is now the favourite to take over at Paris Saint-Germain.

Thomas Tuchel is by no means confident of his place, despite winning three trophies this season and reaching the Champions League Final.

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French reports continue to push the idea that Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Juventus for a move to Paris Saint-Germain.

It first emerged in France Football a few days ago, seemingly sparked from something that was said in October 2019, and is now spreading through Footmercato.

The suggestion is that Ronaldo is frustrated at the lack of Champions League progress at Juve and ready to try again at a different club that has traditionally struggled in this tournament.

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Atalanta President Antonio Percassi said it is ‘a dream for Atalanta just to be among the top eight in Europe,’ but PSG chief Leonardo warns ‘anyone can win’ in this new format.

La Dea are in their first ever Champions League campaign, but already in the quarter-finals, where they will face Paris Saint-Germain in a one-off match in Lisbon in August.

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Paris Saint-Germain director Leonardo warns not to expect any ‘€100m’ transfers this summer, as the COVID-19 pandemic cost the club circa €200m.

The Ligue 1 giants are usually among the biggest spenders, but the decision to cut the French season short was particularly damaging.

“What happened has touched the whole planet, but it will also be felt on the transfer market,” Leonardo told Le Journal du Dimanche.

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Paris Saint-Germain director Leonardo confirms ‘Edinson Cavani and Thiago Silva will be leaving’ at the end of the season as free agents.

Their contracts are due to expire and they have been linked with numerous clubs, including Cavani to Inter and Atletico Madrid, with Thiago Silva potentially returning to Milan.

“It’s true, we are reaching the end of the road with them,” Leonardo told Le Journal du Dimanche newspaper.

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Max Allegri is causing tension at PSG, according to L’Equipe, as Leonardo wants the ex-Juventus coach, while the club owner backs Thomas Tuchel.

Multiple sources have pointed to Allegri as the favourite to take over in Paris from next season, having completed his sabbatical year after five seasons at Juve.

Director Leonardo is believed to be targeting the Italian as the ideal coach to lead Paris Saint-Germain next term.

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Lazio director Igli Tare confirms he ‘had contact with Milan last year’ and considered taking the job, but his commitment to the Biancocelesti won out.

There were multiple reports that Tare had been offered the role of director of sport last summer, effectively replacing Leonardo when the Brazilian moved to Paris Saint-Germain.

“I had contact with Milan last year, as everyone already knows,” Tare told Sky Sport Italia.

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Paris Saint-Germain are allegedly in advanced talks with Inter regarding a permanent deal for loanee Mauro Icardi, set to make €10m a year in Paris.

Sporting director Leonardo has, according to journalist Nicolò Schira, offered €55m plus bonuses for the Argentine forward.

Inter, on the other hand, have been asking for €60m without the included bonuses but the former captain seems to be formalities away from a permanent deal at Parc des Princes.

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