Adel Taarabt the top priority of Leonardo and Paris Saint-Germain – Ligue 1 news
English Premier League new-comers Queens Park http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Adel-Taarabt-c3610 who has been attracting considerable interest from a host of European clubs.
Reports in French media now suggest that the young striker is now the top priority of ambitious Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain who have been keeping tabs on the Moroccan for a long time. Newly-appointed sporting director Leonardo is also keen on signing
the former Tottenham man as he looks to build a strong PSG side ahead of the 2011/2012 Ligue 1 season.
Leonardo is now looking to do everything in his power to bring the young playmaker to the Parc des Princes. Last season, Taarabt was the driving force behind QPR’s championship triumph that saw the Hoops win automatic promotion to the Barclays Premier League.
However, the Moroccan has indicated of his desire to leave Loftus Road. While talking to journalists in London a few weeks ago, the 22-year-old put more uncertainty regarding his future at the club by saying that he wanted to play in the Premier League with
another club.
Later on, the youngster admitted that he wanted a new challenge in his footballing career and admitted of interest in his services from a host of European clubs.
Reports suggest that the youngster is under the radar of the likes of Manchester United, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Real-c30728 Madrid and Juventus. However, it now appears that Paris Saint-Germain might be in pole position to sign the influential midfielder.
A source close to the QPR direction claims that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Leonardo-c22056 is already in contact with the Hoops’ management and said that the player could be on his way out of the club.
Last season, Taarabt scored 19 goals and provided 16 assists as QPR won promotion to the English Premier League. The youngster’s performances have made him one of the most highly-sought-after players in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749.
Rumours in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 indicate that Taarabt has already agreed personal terms with PSG and the only thing that remains to be seen is when Leonardo would be able to convince the QPR direction. Initially, Les Parisiens offered the London club 15.2 million Euros
for Taarabt but the English side is holding out for more.
A common ground between the two parties is expected to be found soon which means that Taarabt is definitely getting closer to becoming Leonardo’s first signing since his appointment as the new http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sporting-89-c40576 director of PSG.
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