PSG boss Galtier would prefer to sign the defender before the transfer deadline

Christophe Galtier would still prefer to add a defender to his Paris Saint-Germain squad before the transfer window closes despite watching his team ride to victory over Toulouse.

The Ligue 1 champions had slipped with a 1-1 draw at home to Monaco on Sunday, but were utterly dominant in a 3-0 away win on Wednesday.

Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Juan Bernat found the net in a match that saw PSG take 20 shots, 13 of which hit the target.

The margin of victory would have been much bigger without a magnificent performance from Toulouse goalkeeper Maxime Dupe, who made nine saves.

Toulouse had 14 shots in an open game, seven of which hit the target, raising questions about PSG's defense even after their emphatic display of superiority.

When asked if he would be happy to start the rest of the season without signing another defender before Thursday's transfer deadline, Galtier replied: "It would be better to have him [a new defender].

"That would be better. We always wanted it. We'll see what happens during the day."

But Galtier refused to say whether a move for Inter Milan centre-back Skriniar, with whom PSG are closely linked, is still possible.

"The transfer window is still open. But you shouldn't ask me," Galtier replied when asked about the Slovakia international.

"I always ask to stay focused on preparing for matches."