Paris Saint-Germain have taken the first steps towards what could become one of the biggest transfer stories of the summer after making contact regarding Federico Valverde.

According to fresh reports emerging from AS, the French champions have already approached the representatives of the Real Madrid midfielder to explore whether a future move could eventually become possible.

At this stage, the contact is understood to have been informal rather than a full negotiation. 

However, the message from PSG appears to have been very clear that if circumstances change at Real Madrid, they are ready to position themselves immediately.

A renewed admiration

It must be remembered that the Uruguayan midfielder has been admired by PSG for years. 

Previous attempts to explore the situation never advanced because a transfer was viewed internally as completely unrealistic. Now, though, the situation appears slightly different.

Recent developments within the Real Madrid dressing room, particularly the tensions involving Aurelien Tchouameni, have encouraged PSG to revisit the possibility of making a move for one of Madrid’s most important players.

Even so, those close to the situation insist that Valverde’s priority is still to continue his career at the Santiago Bernabeu and remain a central figure in Madrid’s long-term project.

PSG looking for an opening

Still, PSG believed this was the right moment to test the waters and remind the player’s camp that a major opportunity would exist in Ligue 1 should the situation at Real Madrid ever shift unexpectedly.

Although financial discussions have not yet taken place, the operation is already being viewed internally as one that would require a huge investment. 

Reports in Spain suggest Valverde’s valuation currently sits between €100 million and €120 million.

And for now, no formal negotiations exist between the clubs, and Real Madrid have shown no indication that they want to part ways with the Uruguayan international.