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To say that Paris Saint-Germain enjoyed one of the best transfer windows in their history will be an understatement. After shockingly losing the Ligue 1 title to Lille in 2020-21, the French giants made some drastic moves to strengthen their squad. While they forked out a hefty amount to get Achraf Hakimi and Danilo, some world class players joined them on a free transfer.
The likes of Gianluigi Donnarumma, Gini Wijnaldum, Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos joining Paris Saint-Germain for free meant a huge upgrade from their previous squad. These world class players not only increase the depth of the squad but can decide a match on their caliber on their day.
Despite all the glamorous signings, Paris Saint-Germain would like to bolster their squad further. Their star forward Kylian Mbappe is yet to renew his current contract, which ends after the 2021-22 campaign. With rumors linking the French winger with a move away from the capital, Mauricio Pochettino would like to increase his squad's depth in January.
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Moreover, Pochettino's team are far from being perfect. They were handed their first defeat in the last Ligue 1 matchday, where they succumbed to a 2-0 defeat against Rennes. They were also held to a 1-1 draw by Club Brugge on the first match-day of the UEFA Champions League.
Without further ado, let us take a look at
5 players Paris Saint-Germain should target in the January transfer window
#5 Theo Hernandez
With the likes of Juan Bernat and Kurzawa not up to the mark, Paris Saint-Germain desperately need a left-back who is of first team quality. AC Milan's Theo Hernandez fits the bill perfectly.
Theo Hernandez is young and full of energy, which makes him a vital presence on the left-flank. Hernandez is known for his no-nonsense defending. He is also not someone who will shy away from overlapping and helping out with the attack.
Hernandez's one goal and four assists in Serie A this campaign is a testament to the player's attacking abilities. The 23-year old's fiery presence on the left makes him a key member of Milan and they won't let him go easily.
#4 Dominik Szoboszlai
Szoboszlai is one of those forwards who has been living up to his potential in the Bundesliga. After proving his worth in Salzburg, Szoboszlai made his move to Leipzig in 2021 and quickly developed into a valuable asset. The talented Hungarian has already bagged two goals and two assists in the current Bundesliga season.
What makes Szoboszlai tailor made for a team like Paris Saint-Germain is his versatility. The forward can play on both flanks and even in the center at times. He has a keen eye for goal and knows how to create space for his teammates in the final third.
With Mbappe's future in the air, a talented player like the Hungarian should be one of the names on Paris Saint-Germain's list.
#3 Antonio Rudiger
Antonio Rudiger is an undisputed starter for Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea. The centre-back played a crucial role in the Blues' UEFA Champions League triumph last campaign. Rudiger leads the defense without any hesitation and keeps showing his prowess at the biggest stages.
Despite having Sergio Ramos, Marquinhos and Kimpembe in their ranks, Paris Saint-Germain should secure the services of Rudiger. The German defender is yet to renew his contract amidst offers which lower his price significantly in the January transfer window.
Ramos is not getting any younger and Kimpembe is yet to prove himself on the biggest stages in club football. This is why Rudiger would fit the bill perfectly for Paris Saint-Germain.
#2 Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba needs no introduction. The Frenchman has achieved a lot in his career both for his clubs and country. Pogba's ability to dictate tempo in midfield makes him one of the best in the business. The midfielder started the 2021-22 campaign in style, bagging seven assists in seven Premier League games.
The 28-year old has helped his team win numerous titles during his tenure at Juventus. Pogba has also been integral to the French team which won the World Cup. It goes without saying that Pogba would add a lot of firepower for Paris Saint-Germain with a player like Marco Verratti beside him.
Like Rudiger, Pogba's contract is until the end of the current season. The French midfielder is yet to renew and might be available for a bargain price in the January window.
#1 Mohamed Salah
Undoubtedly, Mo Salah is one of the hottest forwards in Europe right now. Salah has racked up nine goals and three assists in all competitions, with six of his goals coming in the Premier League.
Salah's attacking prowess makes him a force to reckon with on the right flank. The Egyptian again demonstrated his ability against Manchester City, scoring a wonderful solo goal in a 2-2 draw.
Although it's highly unlikely that Salah will join Paris Saint-Germain in the January transfer window, his contract renewal talks are on hold. The 29 -year old's contract ends in 2023 and the prospect of him joining the ranks of Messi and Neymar at Paris Saint-Germain is mouth-watering.
With Mbappe yet to renew his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, Salah could be an ideal and worthy replacement for the club.
