Report: PSG target Gueye requests transfer from Everton
It appeared as though talk of Idrissa Gueye leaving Everton for Paris Saint-Germain had been nixed almost as soon as it began. However, things may not be so simple.
The Senegalese midfielder has handed in a transfer request in a bid to force through a move to the French champions, according to Sky Sports News.
Earlier on Monday, it was reported that Les Parisiens had filed a £21.5-million offer for the 29-year-old, who has been a vital part of the Toffees' central midfield since joining from Aston Villa in 2016 for around £7.1 million.
Idrissa Gueye has made more tackles (83) than any other player in the Premier League this season; 20.7% of Everton's total.
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) January 28, 2019
The only player with higher than 20% of their team's output. 😳 pic.twitter.com/qxowB6qhI6
Gueye is thought to have asked the Everton hierarchy to allow him to complete his dream move to the French capital, though it'll likely take a significant increase on the official offer for a deal to be done.
The 29-year-old isn't PSG's only midfield target, though. They are reportedly closing on a deal for Zenit St. Petersburg's Leandro Paredes.