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Man Utd news: Arsenal and Spurs SWEAT on transfer as PSG enter Eric Bailly race
MANCHESTER UNITED defender Eric Bailly is on PSG’s wish list in a major blow for Arsenal and Tottenham.
Eric Bailly backed to LEAVE Man United by Moreno
Mega-rich PSG are keen to strengthen their defence as they seek to win the Champions League for the first time this season.
The French giants are already running away with the Ligue 1 title and have eyes on the European prize.
A UEFA rules change this season means a player can represent TWO clubs in the Champions League in one campaign.
And the Mail on Sunday claim PSG have set their eyes on Manchester United outcast Bailly.
As previously reported by Express Sport, both Arsenal and Tottenham are keen on Bailly.
The centre-back is out of favour with Jose Mourinho at Manchester United and will demand a move if he is not guaranteed more game time.
Bailly, 24, has been tipped to join Spurs after they failed to sign any new players in the summer transfer window.
But with Arsenal labouring at the back this season, a move to the Emirates may also be on the cards.
Yet the Mail on Sunday claim PSG are pushing for a deal as they ‘monitor developments’ in Manchester.
The Ligue 1 club have spent big money in recent seasons to join the top table of European football.
Neymar and Kylian Mbappe arrived for a combined £368m over the past 16 months.
And PSG also have previous dealings with United, having signed Angel Di Maria from the Premier League giants in a £44m deal in August 2015.
As for Bailly, United chiefs are said to have booked a meeting to discuss the centre-back’s situation.
Chris Smalling and Victor Lindelof are Mourinho’s currently centre pairing in defence, meaning Bailly is getting little action.
And ESPN pundit Alejandro Moreno reckons Bailly needs to leave the club.
“Regardless of whether Jose [Mourinho] is there or not, it feels like it’s best for him to go elsewhere,” he said.
“It’s an open-ended question, to leave United? It’s a hit.”