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PSG coach Pochettino planning with Ramos as Chelsea make rival offer

PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino is already planning a new formation with former Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos.

Rene Ramos, the player's brother and agent, is in the French capital but insistent that the deal isn't done yet.

The Spaniard does have another offer on the table from Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea, but all signs are pointing towards him signing for the French giants where he believes the sporting project, even beyond the salary on offer, is more attractive, says Marca.

Mauricio Pochettino is already planning his starting XI with Ramos in mind. The Argentine has Presnel Kimpembe and Marquinhos as two guaranteed starters at the back, which could see him shift to playing with a back three. That would mean having two wing-backs, with one of those being Juan Bernat and the other likely to be Achraf Hakimi, whose arrival from Inter is expected to be confirmed imminently.

Another possible solution for Pochettino is to use Marquinhos in midfield, as Tuchel did during his time at the club and even Unai Emery had done previously.

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