Leeds United and Everton offered unsettled PSG star

Leeds United and Everton have been offered the chance to sign want-away France and PSG defender Layvin Kurzawa.

Such is the frequency of their transfer business, there are countless examples of players joining PSG only to leave in bitter circumstances a matter of years later.

Notwithstanding instances in previous campaigns, a plethora of talent are set to receive the axe during this summer transfer window.

French outlet, L’Équipe, reported last week that as many as nine players could depart the capital in the coming weeks as newly appointed manager Christophe Galtier looks to pick the bones of his predecessor’s squad.

Galtier brings with him a mountain of experience in Ligue 1 having managed Saint-Etienne, Lille and most recently OSG Nice. In his time with Lille, the French manager won the club’s first league title in 10 years, toppling his new employers.

Among the names linked with the exit are Gini Wijnaldum, Mauro Icardi, Ander Herrera and Julian Draxler, all of whom have disappointed since their respective switches.

Layvin Kurzawa’s time at PSG coming to an end

Also on the list is full-back Layvin Kurzawa, who joined PSG aged 22 for a fee in the region of €22m after rising through the ranks with rivals AS Monaco.

The Parisian giants beat out competition from a host of clubs across the continent for Kurzawa’s signature, including Premier League outfits Chelsea and Manchester City.

Upon arrival, those concerned with the club were no doubt anticipating a long and fruitful relationship owing to the player’s youthful profile.

Early indications suggested little reason to believe otherwise. Kurzawa’s first season saw him play 31 matches across all competitions as his new side won everything on offer to them domestically.

However, the now 29-year-old – alike the medical staff – would soon find out that factors out of his control would become representative of his time at the Parc des Princes.

Injuries plagued the six seasons succeeding his maiden one, resulting in Kurzawa featuring in no more than half of PSG’s games each campaign – or none in 2021/22.

In effect, this led to higher-ups seeking other options with the most recent being Sporting CP’s Nuno Mendes. Arguably today’s Kurzawa equivalent, 20-year-old Mendes impressed on loan in 21/22 before being signed on a permanent transfer.

Leeds United & Everton among clubs offered Kurzawa

Taking the above into account, Layvin Kurzawa and PSG appear ready to call it quits this transfer window.

French outlet, Media Foot, as per Sport Witness, claims his representatives have approached Leeds United and Everton in the search of a new club.

The same report goes on to state that the outcome of the talks are unknown but it is likely he will head to the Premier League.

Leeds are in the market for a left-back after first-choice option Junior Firpo was ruled out for eight weeks leaving head coach Jesse Marsch light in the position.

The American manager has already stated the Lilywhites’ recruitment team are on the search and Kurzawa’s availability could pique their interest.

Fellow relegation avoiders Everton are looking to build on their sole signing of the window, James Tarkowski, who has joined after his contract expired with Burnley.

Left-back is also a problem area for Frank Lampard. Ukrainian Vitaly Mykolenko is the only senior occupant of the role at Lampard’s disposal and he himself is inexperienced.

Layvin Kurzawa’s potential transfer to any club will be subject to him proving his ill-fitness is behind him. Both Leeds United and Everton respectively face equally difficult fights to retain their Premier League status next season and an injury-prone player could prove more of a hindrance than a help.