Paris Saint-Germain are pushing ahead with their move for and Watford have made a late bid for Goncalo Guedes, a source close to the club confirmed to ESPN FC.
PSG coach Thomas Tuchel wants to add Boateng to his defensive options, and although he initially wanted to keep Guedes, he has since understood that he only wants to play for Valencia after enjoying his loan last season.
A source recently said an agreement has already been reached with Boateng over a move to PSG after talks began prior to the start of the World Cup.
Sport Bild reported that Boateng will be represented by agent Christian Nerlinger in talks with PSG sporting director Antero Henrique on Thursday as a deal moves closer.
And a source confirmed a report from Le Parisien that PSG and Bayern could agree a €45 million fee after negotiations began at €60m.
PSG’s increased efforts to sign Boateng coincide with an offer of almost €60m from Watford for Guedes, the source confirmed.
Henrique has been trying to get Valencia to match that figure since they first expressed interest in making his loan permanent, and he hopes he can persuade Guedes to join Watford because the fee would help PSG balance their books.
While Super Deporte reported PSG are already resigned to resuming negotiations with Valencia for Guedes, the source said that report is premature.
Elsewhere, Paris United reported Manchester United, Borussia Dortmund, Tottenham Hotspur and Monaco are all interested in youth academy product Arthur Zagre.
The source confirmed Zagre, 16, has received a professional contract offer from PSG, but like defender Stanley N’Soki, who is weighing interest from Newcastle United, he wants time to consider his situation.
Paris Saint-Germain has hosted the Tournoi de Paris, also known as Trophée de Paris, at the Parc des Princes since 1975.
The competition was founded in 1957 by former hosts Racing Paris to celebrate their 25th anniversary. The inaugural 1957 edition is considered a precursor of both the Intercontinental Cup and FIFA Club World Cup, and its final match, between Brazilian team Vasco da Gama and current European champions Real Madrid, was dubbed by newspapers as “Europe’s best team vs. South America’s best team”.
The tournament in the French capital prompted the creation of the Intercontinental Cup in 1960 as an official, UEFA/CONMEBOL-endorsed European/South American club contest.
Regarded as French football’s most prestigious friendly tournament, the Tournoi de Paris was initially held by Racing Paris between 1957 and 1966.
It briefly returned in 1973 with new hosts Paris FC, before current hosts Paris Saint-Germain successfully relaunched the competition in 1975.
Abandoned in 1993 for financial reasons, PSG revived the Tournoi de Paris in 2010 to commemorate its 40th anniversary.
Ahead of the tournament, PSG introduced its official anthem and mascot. Not held in 2011, it was renamed Trophée de Paris in 2012, and featured a single prestigious match. This was the tournament’s last edition to date.
Since its inception, the winners have received different trophies. Vasco da Gama won the inaugural Tournoi de Paris in 1957, while Barcelonawon the last edition in 2012.[79] Paris Saint-Germain is the most successful club in the competition’s history, having lifted the trophy on seven occasions.
Belgian outfit Anderlecht is next on the title count with three, while fellow French club Racing Paris and Brazilian sides Santos and Fluminense are the only other teams to have won the competition more than once. PSG arch-rivals Olympique de Marseille is among a group of clubs to have won the tournament once