Exclusive: Manchester City send scouts to watch a PSG starlet who could add what they lack in the final third | OneFootball

What stood out during Manchester City’s 2-all draw with Brighton on Saturday was their lack of creativity in the final third. That issue did stand out during the second half of City’s draw with Brighton at the Etihad. This particular issue has stood out all season long. Manchester City are screaming out for more creativity in their squad. Whether or not that is in the wide areas where Jeremy Doku and Savinho continue to develop as players. They lack the consistent end product in their games at this stage of their young careers. Although that should come with time. That is also an issue in midfield as Kevin De Bruyne’s decline has been clear to see this season.

So it’s an obvious need for Manchester City to address in the summer that they will need more creativity in their squad. On that front, Esteemed Kompany has learned that PSG starlet Désiré Doué has caught the eye of Manchester City. The versatile winger has been scouted by the world champions in recent weeks, and he could add what City desperately lack in the final third. But, like any player from PSG, signing Doue from the Ligue One powerhouse could prove to be no easy task.

Esteemed Kompany sources have revealed that Manchester City have had scouts present at PSG’s past two Ligue One games against Rennes and Marseille. It is understood that Désiré Doué has impressed City’s scouts. Coming out of those games it has been revealed that City’s scouts were impressed by Doué’s technical ability, vision and his effectiveness up front. Lastly, it is also believed that PSG would be reluctant to sell Doué as they see him as a valuable player for now and in the future. It is also believed that PSG would demand a fee of over €100 million to sell Doué.

Désiré Doué is a special talent who would immediately improve Manchester City’s squad but signing him from PSG seems unlikely.

Désiré Doué has had an impressive season for PSG. In 39 appearances in all competitions, he has scored 7 goals and added 11 assists. According to statistics sourced from transfermarkt.com, he has played on the left and right wing this season as well as a number ten. The versatility in Doué’s game would appeal to Pep Guardiola. The City manager does prefer players who can play in a variety of positions. Désiré Doué can certainly do that.

Désiré Doué is a constant threat to his opponents with his dribbling and pace. He tends to glide or ghost past his opponents which aids him in creating chances for his teammates. Doué also has a wide range of passing which makes him a weapon whether he plays on the wing or as a number ten. His ability to play a quality ball stands out in his play and there is an intelligence well beyond his years to his passing play. The only area of his game which does need improvement is his finishing. But you sense that he should improve that area of his game in time. Looking at the game of Désiré Doué you can see why he has caught the eye of Manchester City’s scouts.

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But there is an issue that is always prevalent with any club attempting to sign any player from PSG. It appears unlikely that the Ligue One giants will sell a key player such as Désiré Doué. The versatile attacker is a key part of their impressive side and figures to have a key role in PSG’s future plans. It’s easy to see why Manchester City would be impressed by Désiré Doué. It’s unlikely that he will be available in the summer barring anything exceptional changing. Désiré Doué would add what Manchester City are screaming out for in the final third. But you do feel that they may have to look elsewhere to address the lack of creativity in Pep Guardiola’s squad.