PSG Transfer News Roundup: Lionel Scaloni opens up on Lionel Messi

PSG Transfer News Roundup: Lionel Scaloni opens up on Lionel Messi; Atletico Madrid monitoring Presnel Kimpembe, and more

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are preparing to face Reims at the Parc des Princes on Sunday (January 29) in Ligue 1

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Christophe Galtier’s team are leading the title race after 19 games.

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Meanwhile, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has spoken at length about Parisians attacker Lionel Messi.

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Elsewhere, Atletico Madrid are keeping a close eye on Presnel Kimpembe.

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On that note, here's a look at the key PSG transfer stories as on January 26, 2023

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Lionel Scaloni has hailed Lionel Messi as a leader. The Argentinean led his team to the title at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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The PSG superstar scored seven goals and registered three assists in seven games and won the Golden Ball.

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Messi has been in a rich vein of form this season with the Parisians and is one of Christophe Galtier’s most important players.

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