Summer Transfer Window 2011, We've got arab money! Options

[Orange_Hitman]

This thread is to discuss PSG's activity in this summer transfer window.

A brief summary :

Players Sold : Edel (GK, Maccabi), Coupet (GK, Retired), Traore (DC, Free Agent), Makonda (DL/ML, Brest), Makelele (DMC, Retired), Clement (DMC, Saint-Etienne), Sankharé (MC, Dijon), Giuly (MR/FC, Free Agent).

Players Bought : Douchez (GK, Rennes), Sirigu (GK, Palermo), Bisevac (DC, Valenciennes), Matuidi (DMC, Saint-Etienne), Sissokho (DMC/MC, Juventus), Menez (AMR, AS Roma), Pastore (AMC, Palermo), Gameiro (ST, Lorient).

As you can see the focus on this year's transfer window was to fill the gap in the squad caused by a lot of players reaching the end of their contracts or going in to retirement. However, we also managed to grab the signings of none other than the great Argentinian hot prospect Javier Pastore from Palermo, and the ever so lethal up and coming striker Gameiro from Lorient. ()

Most French fans believe that we still need one Left back since Siaka Tiene, most probably the weakest link in the starting 11, will be called up to the African Nations Cup in January without any suitable replacement.

A good all-around midfielder is also welcome to add some depth to the squad, in case some serious injuries occur to Nene or Menez. However JC Bahebeck and Kebano have shown some promise in last year's season and in this summer's test matches and may be up to the task if need be.

In what area do you think we still need to reinforce our squad or do you believe that with the signing of Pastore we would have what it takes, in both depth and quality, to be successful in capturing the Ligue 1 title and compete in both domestic and international cups ?

[Varino]

I am fine with the group assembled so far. I would have no problem if the mercato stopped today (well... after Pastore signs of course).

We might lack a few veteran players to really compete in all 4 competitions this year, but I think it's delicate to bring in more recruits when don't have the C1 to offer them. We don't need to have two excellent teams yet. Players like Jallet, Bodmer, Chantome, Menez, Armand can play multiple positions at a decent level, and for this year it should be enough.
A lot depends on how the coach, Antoine Kombouaré, is gonna handle a group with international players sitting on the bench and most of them ambitious. If we are a bit weak in European games, there is always the winter market to make adjustements.

So unless a Camara or Erding was to leave, keep it like this. By the way this is for people who are so eager to see these 2 find another club: good luck finding 3rd and 4th string players of this level.