Paris Saint-Germain are approaching a major overhaul, with a handful of new signings and several departures expected this summer.
Les Parisiens have already parted ways with Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos, and many more players could follow suit.
Among them is Marco Verratti, who has courted concrete interest from Saudi Arabian giants Al-Hilal.
As revealed by L’Equipe, Al-Hilal delegates have arrived in the French capital to discuss a potential move for the Italian midfielder.
Al-Hilal have grabbed the headlines for snapping up Kalidou Koulibaly and Ruben Neves from the Premier League, with the latter being signed for a record fee of £47 million.
The Riyadh-based outfit are now looking to lure Verratti, who is open to leaving the French capital after a decade.
He is contracted to the Ligue 1 giants until 2026 and has reportedly discussed the possibility of an exit with his teammates.
Atletico Madrid have also been credited with an interest in Verratti, but their financial situation will make it difficult for them to compete with Al-Hilal.
It will also be interesting to see what impact Luis Enrique’s imminent appointment makes as head coach, with the Spaniard reportedly a huge admirer of Verratti.
PSG ultras veto Lucas Hernandez’s transfer
PSG ultras are notorious for taking no prisoners when it comes to criticising their own players.
The most recent victim was Messi, who was a divisive figure among fans due to PSG’s failure in the Champions League, his unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia in May and the drawn-out transfer saga.
Supporters gathered in large numbers at PSG’s headquarters to protest against the World Cup winner.
PSG’s transfer target Lucas Hernandez is facing similar hostility from the fans due to his roots with the club’s arch-rivals Marseille – the city where he was born and the club which his father Jean-Francois Hernandez represented.
As relayed by RMC Sport, the leader of PSG Ultras Romain Mabille posted on Instagram that Lucas would not be welcomed at the Parc des Princes.
PSG have reportedly agreed personal terms with the Bayern Munich defender, who has reiterated his desire to the German giants that he wants to join the Ligue 1 champions.
