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    PSG Transfer News: Filipe Luis Reportedly Tells Atletico Madrid to Accept Offer

    Gill Clark@@gillclarkyX.com LogoFeatured Columnist IAugust 18, 2018

    TALLINN, ESTONIA - AUGUST 14: Filipe Luis of Atletico Madrid in action during a training session ahead of the UEFA Super Cup at A Le Coq Arena on August 14, 2018 in Tallinn, Estonia. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)
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    Atletico Madrid full-back Filipe Luis reportedly has an offer from Paris Saint-Germain and has told Diego Simeone's side he wants to move to the French champions.

    According to Marca, the Brazil international wants to leave before the close of the Spanish transfer window on August 31.

    Mundo Deportivo recently reported that Luis was offered a three-year deal from Paris Saint-Germain "some time ago" (h/t Marca).

    The 33-year-old was left on the bench for Atletico Madrid's UEFA Super Cup win over Real Madrid on Wednesday. Lucas Hernandez featured in his place for Simeone's side.

    ESPN FC's Dermot Corrigan said it was an interesting decision by the Atletico boss:

    Dermot Corrigan @dermotmcorrigan

    A few interesting calls from Simeone - Lucas over Filipe Luis at LB, Rodrigo over Thomas in midfield, Lemar the one new signing to go straight in.

    Hernandez filled in for Luis last season when he broke his leg in March. He was part of the team that won the 2018 UEFA Europa League even though Luis had returned to fitness in time for the final.

    The 22-year-old also played a key role in France's triumph at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The youngster featured in all seven games for Didier Deschamps' side.

    Football writer Simon Harrison explained why Luis might be tempted to leave:

    Simon Harrison @simonhfootball

    This would be interesting. Filipe Luis isn’t getting any younger and isn’t guaranteed to be first choice after Lucas Hernández’s explosion in 2018. PSG would offer him that. If this were to go through, Atleti will regret loaning out Jonny to Wolves. https://t.co/C9Ajq7cs0z

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    PSG have been linked with left-backs throughout the summer transfer window. The club had an offer for Alex Sandro turned down by Juventus earlier in August, according to Sky Sport Italia (h/t Football Italia).

    The Mirror's Darren Lewis also linked Thomas Tuchel's side with a move for Tottenham Hotspur's Danny Rose.

    ESPN FC's Jonathan Johnson said PSG are keen to strengthen the left-back position:

    Jonathan Johnson @Jon_LeGossip

    When I say "a few other players," Spurs' Rose is at least 5th on PSG's list of left-back options. So, way down there. #THFC #COYS

    A move for Luis would make sense. He is an experienced international who could slot straight into the team. However, at 33, he is not a long-term option for the French side.

    If he were to depart Atletico, he would also leave the club short of back-up options to Hernandez, as Jonny has been loaned to Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers for the season.