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Jonathan Johnson, PSG correspondent 7y

PSG boss Unai Emery confirms champions are targeting striker

Paris Saint-Germain coach Unai Emery has said the French champions are looking for a striker to provide backup for Edinson Cavani, with director of football Patrick Kluivert promising that at least one player will arrive.

Speaking after PSG's 2-0 Coupe de la Ligue quarterfinal win over Metz on Wednesday, Emery said the club wanted attacking reinforcements but added that January was not an ideal time to do business.

"This is not an easy transfer window," he added. "We are looking for a striker to take some of the pressure off of Edinson, even if Hatem [Ben Arfa] can work well there."

Kluivert, speaking on France 3 television, said a player would arrive before the end of the month and suggested another could follow.

"One player will be coming, that is for sure, and perhaps two," he said. "The players we are pursuing? I cannot tell you the names.

"We do not want to buy for the sake of buying. We want to actually improve the team. If we cannot get a player who will improve us, we will not buy them."

He added that talks with midfielder Blaise Matuidi about a contract extension were ongoing despite reports in France having suggested they had stalled.

"We are in the process of extending his contract," he said. "He is very important. He is in a positive frame of mind."

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