“Right at the top” of Luis Enrique’s list: Will PSG sign a rising star from the Bundesliga for more than €40 million?

Paris Saint-Germain could bolster their defence with a rising star from the German top flight.

French top-flight club PSG has shown concrete interest in Werder Bremen defender Karim Coulibaly, according to a report by Deichstube. The report states that representatives of the Champions League winners have already made contact with the 18-year-old centre-back and exchanged views.

PSG scouts are said to have watched Coulibaly on several occasions. The centre-back’s name is “right at the top” of manager Luis Enrique’s list for the coming season. However, no concrete offer has yet been made to Werder.

In a disappointing season for Werder, Coulibaly is one of the few bright spots. Early in the season, the teenager made his debut in central defence under former manager Horst Steffen and fought his way into the starting line-up.

His strong performances are attracting interest; according to Deichstube, several clubs from England and Spain are monitoring Coulibaly’s performances alongside PSG. Following an extension last summer, his contract with Werder runs until 2029 and contains no release clause.