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PSG president Al-Khelaifi targets 'tough' Atletico Madrid boss Simeone

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone is PSG's No1 target to succeed Laurent Blanc at the end of the season.PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is unhappy with the man-management of Blanc and wants to replace him with a coach who has a tougher approach.

His priority is Simeone, with Napoli coach Rafa Benitez and Michael Laudrup also under consideration.

PSG are currently four points behind Marseille in Ligue 1 with the Parisian team in the quarter finals of the Champions League where they play Chelsea.

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