Paris Saint-Germain, who were interested on AC Milan's defensive midfielder Ismael Bennacer for more than a year now, would have reportedly taken the lead on this deal, with sporting director Leonardo being the determining element on this possible transfer.
According to the Algerian outlet Compétition.dz, the Ligue 1 side has solid arguments compared to those of Manchester City and Real Madrid who are also keen on the 23-year-old. In fact, in addition to a good sum of money, the Parisian club will include their Argentinian midfielder Leandro Paredes; This proposal is claimed to be the best that has been transmitted to Milan for Bennacer, that even Paolo Maldini, who was reluctant to cede Ismael, ended up agreeing to the sale of the Algeria International due to the financial crisis, as reported by the same source.
Actually, the Algerian website claim that PSG managed to reach an agreement with the former Empoli player long time ago, on a trip from Leonardo to Milan. The latter had a lunch with the rising star, in which the Brazilian revealed to him the staggering salary, as well as the 5-year-contract that await him should he sign for the French club.
“Despite the health crisis and its negative impact on the finances of most clubs, Paris Saint-Germain is maintaining its initial offer, which is why Bennacer is excited more than ever at the idea of joining the great French club.” explained the portal's interlocutor.
