PSG Continue Striker Search

As yet there has been little luck for newly installed President of PSG Charles Villeneuve in the transfer market despite grand promises.

The Parisian club have been handed a double snub this weekend as they continue their bid to strengthen their side ahead of next season's Ligue 1 campaign.

In search of a physical-type centre forward the Parisians cast their eyes to former Nantes man Florin Bratu. The Dinamo Bucharest forward managed 14 goals in his domestic championship last season but is unlikely to make a swift return to France as his club turned down an offer of nearly €2 million made by Villeneuve.

Of the French clubs interested in the powerful striker (Valenciennes, Lorient and Lille being the others) PSG command the greatest budget and would be expected to win the race for Bratu's signature if he was to leave Bucharest for France.

Money does not seem to have been a factor in Sinama-Pongolle's decision to remain in Spain. Coveted by Saint-Étienne as well as PSG the rapid forward seems set to remain on the Iberian Peninsula after closing in on a deal with Atlético Madrid, according to l'Equipe on Sunday.

With Atleti the 23 year-old forward would be given the opportunity to play in the Champions League next term whereas his French suitors could offer only the UEFA Cup.

PSG must now cast their net elsewhere. Johan Elmander of Toulouse is considered a potential target.


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