Wednesday, 29th January, 2014
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has denied any contact from Manchester City over Blaise Matuidi, and warned of "consequences" should a club attempt a coup.
Manchester City were understood to be offering Matuidi a signing-on fee of €10m to cross the channel, with Chelsea also keen on the midfielder.
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The 26-year-old has become a hot topic in Europe in this transfer window as well, following interest last summer, with even Barcelona and Roma believed to be in the mix.
His consistent displays in a PSG shirt have endeared him to Al-Khelaifi though, and the club president has issued a stern message despite Matuidi's contract running out in June.
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"They know if they touch one of our players, we will come into conflict with them", he told L'Equipe.
"We respect all clubs, but if a club is trying to recruit one of our players, they will have to bear the consequences.
"It is not just Manchester City [that are interested]. But, from what I know, they have not contacted us for Matuidi."
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