PSG spends money to buy Hakimi's replacement

PSG plan to recruit Crystal Palace right-back Daniel Munoz, after Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes both suffered injuries.

Munoz is one of the most impressive defenders in the Premier League this season.

The 2025 winter transfer market is heating up with news that PSG is expected to "cut in" Barcelona in the plan to recruit Crystal Palace right-back Daniel Munoz. The latest injuries to two defenders Mendes and Hakimi forced the Ligue 1 champions to act urgently, looking for a new player who can play well on both wings.

Munoz, 29, has been one of the most impressive right-backs in the Premier League this season. After joining Crystal Palace from Genk in January 2024 for €10 million, he quickly became a mainstay, contributing greatly to last season's FA Cup title.

With a contract running until the summer of 2028, Palace have a big advantage, but French sources say the English club are willing to negotiate if a fee of around €40 million is met.

Barcelona, ​​under coach Hansi Flick, pursued Munoz since the summer of 2025 as an ideal option to complement Jules Kounde – who is often pushed to center back. However, Hakimi's serious injury in the 1-2 loss to Bayern changed the situation.

PSG, with a large budget from its Qatari owners, now sees Munoz as an "emergency solution" to avoid a repeat of the scenario of over-reliance on the Moroccan star. Coach Luis Enrique has been impressed with Munoz's attacking ability, scoring once and assisting three times in just 10 Premier League games this season.

This puts Barcelona at a disadvantage, as they find it difficult to compete financially with PSG. Palace, although not wanting to sell their key player, will find it difficult to refuse if the offer exceeds 40 million euros, especially when Munoz does not have a contract release clause.

Source: https://znews.vn/psg-vung-tien-mua-nguoi-thay-hakimi-post1600697.html