Two-time European champions Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly on the verge of signing a second Russian player, with Lokomotiv Moscow's Alexey Batrakov being the target, according to Radio Monte Carlo. The agent of the 20-year-old attacking midfielder, Dmitry Sheltsov, stated that his client's "chances of moving to PSG are 95%." Batrakov scored 17 goals and provided 12 assists for Lokomotiv last season. The Russian's transfer fee is estimated at 25 million euros.
Alexey Batrakov was even spotted this week wearing a PSG jersey, and his teammate Anton Mitryushkin commented, "I am completely convinced that Batrakov will join the French champions." If agent Sheltsov's words prove true, Alexey Batrakov would be PSG's first new signing for the upcoming season. He would also become the second Russian in Luis Enrique's squad, following goalkeeper Matvey Safonov.