Laurent Blanc in line to take over at PSG - reports

Laurent Blanc looks set to be appointed coach of Ligue 1 champions Paris St Germain, according to sports network beIN Sport.

While the reports have not yet been confirmed, it appears that the former Bordeaux and France coach has agreed a two-year deal at the Parc des Princes - seemingly paving the way for last season’s title-winning coach Carlo Ancelotti to succeed Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid.

A short statement posted this afternoon on the website of beIN Sport, a network of sports channels jointly owned and operated by PSG owners Qatari Sports Investments, read: “An agreement was reached today between Paris St Germain and Laurent Blanc for him to become the new coach of the capital club.

“An agreement between the former coach of the France team and PSG was reached for two years. It is planned that he will sign the contract next week.”