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PSG boss Galtier asks for another defender before transfer deadline

Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier has revealed that he would like the club to sign a defender before the transfer window closes.

PSG kept clean sheet against Toulouse
But Galtier still wants another defender
Skriniar and Disasi are both targets

WHAT HAPPENED? Paris Saint-Germain eased to a 3-0 victory on Wednesday night with Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Juan Bernat all getting on the scoresheet.

WHAT THEY SAID: When asked if PSG could get by without a defensive signing, Galtier told reporters: "It would be better to have one. It would be preferable. We always wanted it. We will see what will happen during the deadline day. But we need it to [get through our schedule]."

THE BIGGER PICTURE: As reported by GOAL earlier this week, PSG are interested in strengthening at the back before the transfer window closes. Inter's Milan Skriniar remains their number-one target, but Monaco's Axel Disasi is another option being explored.

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WHAT NEXT FOR PSG? Time will tell whether Galtier will have an extra defender at his disposal when his side next take to the field at Nantes on Saturday.