Paris Saint-Germain have identified Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Ibrahim Maza as a potential target for the next winter transfer window, with the club’s interest already communicated to the player’s representatives.
According to Florian Plettenberg, the interest from Paris is concrete, although no decision has yet been made over whether to pursue a transfer. Maza is one of several profiles being assessed by PSG as the club considers ways to strengthen its squad.
The 19-year-old could be viewed as a possible alternative to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, although his precise role in Luis Enrique’s plans has not been established. PSG have not yet made a formal move, but the situation could develop as the January window approaches.
The Parisian club’s interest comes while Bayer Leverkusen are working to secure Maza’s future. The German side want to keep the player and are preparing a contract extension that would take his agreement beyond 2030.
That new deal is also expected to include improved salary terms. Leverkusen’s approach reflects the importance they attach to Maza and their belief that he can remain a significant part of the club’s long-term sporting project.
The club are therefore seeking to strengthen their position before interest from elsewhere develops further. Leverkusen’s intention is to continue relying on Maza in the coming seasons rather than consider his departure during the next transfer window.
The situation leaves the attacking midfielder at the centre of two competing plans. PSG are continuing to examine their options and could decide to act if they conclude that Maza fits their recruitment requirements, while Leverkusen are attempting to remove uncertainty by offering him a longer and more valuable contract.
For now, there has been no definitive decision on a possible move to Paris. The key questions will be whether PSG progress from initial interest to concrete talks and whether discussions over a new Leverkusen contract are enough to ease the attention surrounding the player.
Maza could consequently become one of the notable cases to follow during the winter market, with PSG monitoring developments and Leverkusen determined to retain control over his future.
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