Man City are monitoring Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery, according to reports in the French media.

Jeunes Footeux claim that Pep Guardiola’s side made an approach for the 19-year-old this summer but their interest cooled when PSG slapped a €100m (£87m) price tag on the player.

However, there is a good chance that City will reignite their interest in Zaire-Emery if his situation at the Parc des Princes does not improve over the coming months.

Many feel that he has struggled since the arrival of Luis Enrique as head coach a couple of years ago, and a parting of ways could be beneficial for both parties.

Zaire-Emery is not a regular starter for PSG

The teenager has made 4 starts so far this season, but one of those came as a right-back against FC Nantes on the opening day of the season.

Last campaign, Zaire-Emery was restricted to 23 league starts, and 6 in the Champions League, with Enrique favouring the midfield trio of Vitinha, Joao Neves and Fabian Ruiz for the most high-profile fixtures.

The Man City target has been praised by Henry

Speaking after Zaire-Emery provided two assists during a 3-0 win over AC Milan in a Champions League fixture back in October 2023, Arsenal legend Thiery Henry was effusive in his praise of the midfielder:

“The way Warren Zaire-Emery is playing, it is normal to run the show at just 17 years old. He was the only one that held his ground at St James’ Park. He’s been magnificent… The sky is the limit.”

“I have never seen a player that young being so mature. Usually, you have youngsters that play as forwards that make the difference. But when you play in midfield for a team like PSG, you need to readjust. It is rare to see such a young player in that position.”

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