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Taarabt unsure of PSG move

ESPN staff
October 24, 2011
Adel Taarabt helped QPR to promotion last season © PA Photos
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Adel Taarabt has claimed he expects Paris Saint Germain to make a renewed bid for him in January, but the Queens Park Ranges midfielder does not believe he is a priority for the French club's sporting director Leonardo.

The Moroccan was the subject of interest from PSG in the summer, but a deal broke down before the transfer window slammed shut.

Taarabt had a stunning season for QPR last term, but has struggled to make the same sort of impact in the Premier League. His temperament has been called into question and he has admitted the PSG hierarchy have concerns.

Taarabt told Canal+: "He (Leonardo) spoke to Flavio Briatore (QPR co-owner), but the first thing he said was 'okay, but there is Adel's temper.'

"Flavio just replied 'it is up to you to know how to manage it. We managed it last season when he helped us back into the Premier League.'

"For me it was just an excuse from Leonardo not to sign me because he had other priorities. He preferred (Jeremy) Menez, (Javier) Pastore and even wanted Ganso.

"The Qatar officials told me 'play well for the next six months and in January we will be back'. But I am under no illusions. I know I am not Leonardo's priority."

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