Reports: Paris Saint-Germain interested in Manchester United's Diogo Dalot

Club Brugge KV v Paris Saint-Germain: Group A - UEFA Champions League
Club Brugge KV v Paris Saint-Germain: Group A - UEFA Champions League

UEFA Champions League finalists Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly interested in signing Manchester United's Diogo Dalot this summer.

The Portuguese right-back arrived at Manchester United from FC Porto in the summer of 2018, under then-manager Jose Mourinho. However, injuries and the signing of Aaron Wan-Bissaka have meant that Dalot has had limited opportunities under the new head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Dalot was sometimes used as a left-back when Brandon Williams and Luke Shaw were missing, but towards the end of the season, Solskjaer even played Timothy Fosu-Mensah in that position.

As a player who doesn't seem to have a future at Manchester United right now, Dalot is sure to attract interest from some of the bigger European clubs this season.

Portuguese outlet O Jogo have indicated that PSG are looking to make a move for him.

The French champions need cover in the right-back slot, with Thomas Meunier having left in the summer to join Borussia Dortmund. Thilo Kehrer is currently the only senior right-back in the PSG ranks.

Dalot's versatility could also be a massive factor in PSG looking to sign him. Apart from the left-back position, he's also capable of playing an advanced role on the flanks. PSG already have two left-backs in Juan Bernat and Layvin Kurzawa, so Dalot might not be needed often in that role.


Paris Saint-Germain to sign Manchester United's Diogo Dalot?

Club Brugge v Manchester United - UEFA Europa League Round of 32: First Leg
Club Brugge v Manchester United - UEFA Europa League Round of 32: First Leg

Dalot has only made 34 appearances in the two seasons since he signed for Manchester United and doesn't look to be pushing the door down to challenge Wan-Bissaka or Shaw either.

With Manchester United showing more faith in youngsters like Fosu-Mensah and Axel Tuanzebe instead of Dalot, he is justified in wanting a move away from Old Trafford.

PSG, who have a Champions League final against Bayern Munich to prepare for, are also looking for a few more players to plug a few holes in their squad. Thiago Silva's departure will leave them with a centre-back to sign as well as someone to compete with Kehrer for the right-back spot.

Last summer too, PSG signed a Manchester United player, with Ander Herrera making the move from Manchester to Paris on the expiry of his contract with the Red Devils.

Manchester United signed Dalot for €22m in 2018 and will surely be looking to recoup that sum if they are to let go of Dalot.

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