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Paris Saint-Germain want Emerson from Barcelona?

By Ben Knapton, Senior Reporter | 20 January 2021

Paris Saint-Germain reportedly eye a move for Barcelona full-back Emerson, who is spending his second successive season on loan at Real Betis.

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly weighing up a move for Barcelona full-back Emerson.

The 22-year-old is plying his trade on loan at Real Betis for the second successive season, where he boasts one goal and one assist in all competitions this term.

Emerson arrived at Barcelona from Atletico Mineiro in 2019 but is yet to make a single appearance for the club, and the Blaugrana boosted their ranks at right-back with the signing of Sergino Dest last summer.

According to Sport, PSG sporting director Leonardo has taken a liking to Emerson and is willing to fork out a fee of €25m (£22.1m) for his services.

With Emerson's opportunities at Barcelona set to be limited by Dest and Sergi Roberto, the report adds that the Catalan club would be open to a sale in order to boost their finances, although a portion of any transfer fee will go to Betis.

The Brazil international penned a five-year deal at Camp Nou when he arrived in the summer of 2019, meaning that his current contract will not expire until 2024.