Paris Saint-Germain President, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, has warned Manchester United that it would take an offer bigger than £35million, to lure Edinson Cavani away from the club.
The Uruguay striker has been linked with a move away from Ligue 1, as he struggles to make an impact out on the wing, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic preferred through the middle.
“I have not held talks with Cavani over his future. He is a young player and is the future of PSG,” Al Khelaifi told Le Parisien.
“A €50m (£35m) offer from Manchester United? I would not even look at such a bid.
“Edinson needs a bit more confidence, but his last game against Lille – in which he scored twice – was further proof of his talent.”
Al-Khelaifi also insisted that Ibrahimovic was not preparing to leave the club for a move to MLS.
“Ibrahimovic will still be with PSG next season. There is no doubt about that,” he added.
“I don’t know what he wants after 2016, but we will discuss that at some point. I would like him to stay at PSG in whatever role suits him. We want to keep our star player here.
“He needs five more goals to break Pauleta’s record and I hope he will surpass him this season.”
With respect to Laurent Blanc’s position as coach of the team, Al-Khelaifi assured the Frenchman thaat he will still be in charge of the Paris club.
“Blanc will remain PSG coach next season. I have been very disappointed with the way Laurent has been treated. The criticism is unfair,” he said.
“We can win four domestic trophies this season. It would be historic. Blanc can write history, just like he did when he won the World Cup in 1998.
“I will not change my opinion if we don’t four trophies this term. I can genuinely not see us failing to win Ligue 1. I am very optimistic and confident.
“Could he step down himself? I cannot imagine that happening. I might be very close to the players, but I would never undermine the coach, who is very close to the players as well.”
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