PSG wants to make a big move Manu Koné
Arriving in the French team in perfect incognito – at least in the eyes of the French public – Manu Koné was able to earn his place in the Blues group and in what way! Discreet, but hardworking, the AS Roma midfielder, considered underrated by his coach Didier Deschamps, has reached a big milestone since last season. According to Corriere dello Sport, which uses French sources, PSG is scrutinizing Koné carefully. The Parisian club would even consider writing a large check of around €60 million to complete the deal. Objective, to convince Roma to let him leave and avoid any potential competition from other clubs for the 24-year-old player. The media almost agrees, the information should however be taken with a pinch of salt.
Pio Esposito, Italy's new star
A young striker is making a lot of noise in Italy, a certain Francesco Pio Esposito. 2 selections with the Squadra Azzurra and already a goal for the 20-year-old crack of Inter Milan, Italy only has eyes for him and we understand it. The Italian selection has been at the bottom of the wave for years, apart from the enchanted parenthesis of Euro 2020, Italy has not made it. Pio Esposito is still very young, but he has the merit of having talent and giving hope to Italian supporters. “It is very real» even writes the Corriere dello Sportthat is to say the fire on the Inter Milan striker who has already been shielded by his club. The Italian international is under contract with the Nerazzurri until 2030, “a true world treasure» like the judge La Gazzetta dello Sport. The finalist of the last Champions League has even already refused an offer of €50 million, the objective is to double his salary quickly.
The hour of glory for Jean-Philippe Mateta
The French team is aiming for America and would like to secure its ticket this evening for the World Cup next summer. For that, the Blues must win in Iceland and hope for a misstep from Ukraine against Azerbaijan. There is one who dreams of America and it still seemed utopian a short time ago given his path strewn with pitfalls, it is Jean-Philippe Mateta. The Crystal Palace striker could have the chance of his life this evening by starting in Iceland thanks to the absence of Kylian Mbappé and all the others already out. Mateta didn't really have time to shine against Azerbaijan, this time he should start and it's a fair reward given his incredible performance. Jean-Philippe Mateta notably shone with the French Olympic team, finishing as the tournament's top scorer and with the silver medal. He also largely contributed to the first two trophies in the history of Crystal Palace, in short Mateta is enjoying a second youth and above all the start of an international career that he has always dreamed of.
