Following his failure to bring Italian international http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Federico-Balzaretti-c13451 to Parc des Princes, Paris Saint-Germain sporting director turned his attentions towards Ricardo Rodriguez. However, it seems that the Brazilian would once again fail to find
a left-back.
The departure of Siaka Tiene to represent Cote d’Ivoire in the upcoming African Cup of Nations would see Paris Saint-Germain devoid of a left-back. In a bid to find a suitable replacement, PSG sporting director Leonardo tried bringing http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 international
Federico Balzaretti. However, the US Citta di Palermo man refused the offer.
Following the refusal, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Switzerland-c3016.
Touted as one of the best young left-backs in Europe, PSG were naturally interested in bringing the talent to the Ile club. Furthermore, with the riches at their disposal, PSG would certainly have a great shot at bringing a player who is also attracting
interest from German Bundesliga sides.
However, things appear to have become complicated for the cash-laden French giants. Earlier reports suggested that PSG were in a great position to sign the player. However, it seems that the Ligue 1 leaders have been too slow in their dealings.
Rumours suggest that German Bundesliga side, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/VfL-Wolfsburg-c40881 have stolen the march on their French counterparts in a bid to win the signature of the hot prospect.
A fee in the region of 8.5 million Euros is considered to be enough to sign the youngster which would be the most expensive transfer in the history of the Swiss club.
It is now appearing more and more likely that Rodriguez would be signing a contract with the club from Lower Saxony. The 19-year-old is expected to undergo a medical and a fitness test in the facilities at Wolfsburg which means that PSG have once again failed
in acquiring a left-back this January.
The Swiss-Chilean has already made 4 appearances for the Swiss national side at such a tender age and would certainly be a great signing for Wolfsburg whose coach Felix Magath has been keeping a close watch on him.
As for PSG, Leonardo must now look somewhere else in order to find a young left-back and should speed things up before another club steals the march on their target.
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