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Josh Challies

Leeds United linked with out-of-contract Paris Saint-Germain defender

Paris Saint-Germain have offered a fresh contract to young defender Thierno Balde amid growing interest in the teenager's services.

French outlet L'Equipe states the Ligue 1 champions have offered a professional deal to the 17-year-old, adding Leeds United, Southampton and Saint-Etienne are keen on his services.

Balde has caught the eye playing with PSG's under-19 squad this season, rising into the side after Tanguy Kouassi was promoted to the first-team squad at the Parc des Princes.

Leeds have also been linked with Kouassi previously, as well as a third PSG youngster in the form of Adil Aouchiche, but the French side are pushing to secure the talents with new deals.

The report states that new deals have been offered to Aouchiche, Kouassi and Balde, led by director of sports legal affairs Gregory Durand and assistant sports director Angelo Castellazzi.

With the French league season being curtailed due to the coronavirus crisis, PSG are in a position where they can plan ahead for the 2020/21 season - whereas other clubs, like Leeds, still face some uncertainty.

Should Balde not pen a new contract with the Ligue 1 champions, he would be available to leave on a free transfer upon the expiration of his deal in the near future.

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