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Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola has designated Liverpool as his preferred destination and agreed personal terms, but PSG rejected an initial bid. Barcola was excluded from PSG’s squad to avoid injury risk. PSG lowered their asking price from €170 million to around €140 million, while Liverpool hopes to secure a deal for about £100 million. Talks continue, with Barcola refusing a contract extension and PSG open to selling if an acceptable offer arrives.

27 reports · 3 sources · Updated Aug 31, 01:28 PM UTC

Paris Saint-Germain’s €35 million transfer of Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma fell through after his agent demanded an illegal €3 million commission. PSG terminated negotiations, suspecting Aston Villa’s interference due to Premier League flexibility on agent fees. Suzuki’s medical was canceled, and Aston Villa has since officially contacted Parma, ready to match PSG’s offer. PSG will now rely on Matvey Safonov as starting goalkeeper.

11 reports · 2 sources · Updated Aug 22, 02:08 AM UTC

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is pursuing Barcelona forward Ferran Torres, who has expressed his desire to join the French club. With only one year left on his contract and feeling neglected by Barcelona, Torres has agreed personal terms with PSG. Barcelona is motivated to sell due to a financial clause requiring an additional €8 million payment to Manchester City if they extend his contract. PSG, seeking a replacement for injured striker Gonçalo Ramos, is preparing an offer between €40-45 million. Talks are expected to accelerate, with both clubs pushing for a resolution within ten days.

68 reports · 4 sources · Updated Aug 15, 10:37 AM UTC

FC Barcelona is actively pursuing Manchester City midfielder Rodri, reportedly offering €60 million and accepting his high salary demands. Multiple Spanish media outlets indicate Rodri has rejected a generous offer from Real Madrid, choosing Barcelona for personal reasons. Barcelona must resolve registration issues and negotiate with City, who seek at least €50 million. The club hopes to finalize the deal quickly for Rodri to join training next week.

151 reports · 5 sources · Updated Aug 19, 09:31 PM UTC

Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola, 23, has rejected a lucrative contract extension, unhappy with his substitute role in key matches. His contract runs until 2028, but PSG now considers him transferable, demanding €170 million. Liverpool leads interest, with Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Chelsea also monitoring. Barcola reportedly prefers Liverpool, and negotiations have begun. The decision impacts PSG’s transfer plans as they pursue other targets.

26 reports · 9 sources · Updated Aug 8, 01:48 AM UTC

Paris Saint-Germain successfully negotiated the transfer of French international midfielder Maghnes Akliouche from AS Monaco for €50 million, after Monaco rejected earlier offers including a €45 million bid. The 24-year-old, under contract until 2028, had expressed preference for PSG, which also fended off interest from Liverpool. The deal, finalized in late July 2026, surpasses the previous Ligue 1 transfer record and strengthens PSG's squad for the upcoming season.

13 reports · 6 sources · Updated Aug 7, 07:53 AM UTC

Real Madrid is closing in on signing RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande after agreeing personal terms and preparing a new offer exceeding €100 million. Barcelona passed on a €100 million deal in May, while PSG, Liverpool, and Manchester City have been outmaneuvered. Diomande, who initially preferred PSG, now favors Real Madrid. The transfer fee may depend on whether he joins immediately or is loaned back to Leipzig for the 2026/27 season.

36 reports · 12 sources · Updated Aug 8, 01:55 AM UTC

French striker Randal Kolo Muani has finalized a permanent transfer from Paris Saint-Germain to Juventus for a total fee of €50 million (€38 million fixed plus €12 million in add-ons). After a loan spell at Juventus in 2025 and a season at Tottenham, the 27-year-old returns to Turin, signing a contract until 2031 with a net salary over €5 million annually. PSG officially announced the deal, which includes a top-ten Serie A finish bonus.

6 reports · 2 sources · Updated Aug 2, 05:28 PM UTC

Thomas Cordier, 20-year-old left-back and captain of Paris Saint-Germain's Youth League team, has signed a three-year contract with Swiss Super League club Lausanne-Sport after his PSG contract expired. Cordier, a lifelong PSG academy product, helped the team reach the Youth League semi-finals. A previous move to Ligue 2 side Red Star fell through. The transfer was finalized on July 31, 2026, marking his first professional move abroad.

5 reports · 2 sources · Updated Jul 31, 09:15 AM UTC

UEFA has publicly lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino after a controversial plan to sell a 20% stake in FIFA’s commercial rights to private investors, including ties to Donald Trump’s family, was abandoned. UEFA threatened a World Cup boycott and called for governance reforms. Nasser Al-Khelaifi, PSG president and UEFA executive, was touted as a challenger for the March 2027 FIFA election but denied any interest. At least 20 FIFA member associations are reconsidering support for Infantino, deepening the leadership crisis.

68 reports · 13 sources · Updated Aug 12, 03:34 PM UTC

Paris Saint-Germain is the frontrunner to sign AS Monaco attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche, a 24-year-old French international. PSG has accelerated negotiations after clearing attacking departures—Gonçalo Ramos to AC Milan and Lee Kang-in likely to Atletico Madrid. Akliouche has agreed in principle and prioritized PSG, though he remains focused on the World Cup. Monaco initially demanded €70 million but is expected to lower its price due to a need to sell and good club relations. A deal is expected soon.

19 reports · 9 sources · Updated Jul 30, 08:46 AM UTC

Bournemouth's 20-year-old French striker Eli Junior Kroupi fractured his fifth metatarsal during pre-season training in Austria and underwent successful surgery on July 29, 2026. He is expected to be sidelined for three to four months, missing the start of the Premier League season. Kroupi scored 13 goals last season, helping Bournemouth finish sixth and qualify for the Europa League. The injury impacts transfer interest from Barcelona, Arsenal, PSG, and Tottenham, all of whom had been monitoring the player.

9 reports · 8 sources · Updated Jul 29, 09:37 PM UTC

Paris Saint-Germain is negotiating the transfer of French striker Randal Kolo Muani to Juventus Turin. PSG demands €40-50 million, while Juventus offers structured deals worth €30-35 million, including loans with mandatory buy options. The player has agreed personal terms on a multi-year contract and is willing to take a salary cut. Talks remain ongoing with gaps in valuation, though both clubs are close to finalizing a deal.

22 reports · 5 sources · Updated Jul 29, 03:02 PM UTC

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri, 30, will undergo back surgery after playing through pain during Spain’s 2026 World Cup victory. His return date is unknown, compounding a history of serious injuries including an ACL tear. With one year left on his contract and no renewal in sight, a potential transfer to Real Madrid is complicated by the surgery. City signed Elliot Anderson for £116 million to offset midfield losses, as Bernardo Silva has left and others may follow.

50 reports · 15 sources · Updated Aug 4, 08:01 AM UTC

Real Madrid is finalizing a €115-120 million deal for 19-year-old Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé from RB Leipzig, after an initial €100M offer was rejected. Diomandé has agreed personal terms, and Leipzig stands to make a massive profit on the €20M signing from Leganés. The transfer could force departures from Madrid’s crowded attack, including Vinicius Jr. PSG and Barcelona also showed interest but withdrew due to the high price.

12 reports · 4 sources · Updated Aug 6, 11:59 AM UTC

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has brought up numerous young players to first-team training sessions over the past two days due to a shortage of established players. Only nine senior players not involved in the World Cup—Chevalier, Safonov, Kvaratskhelia, Mayulu, Ndjantou, Beraldo, Zabarnyi, Dro, and Longoni—have returned to training. To enable small-sided games, Enrique called up academy regulars like Dimitri Lucea and David Boly, as well as less familiar faces including newly signed professional winger Adam Ayari, Tunisian striker Khalil Ayari (21), and very young prospects such as 17-year-old striker Mamadou Meité, 17-year-old midfielder Paul Bourdin, and 16-year-old defender Axel Koukaba.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 29, 12:09 PM UTC

A comprehensive list of preseason friendly matches for Premier League clubs ahead of the 2026-27 season has been compiled. Arsenal's schedule includes matches against Girona, Real Betis, Borussia Dortmund, and Como, culminating in the Community Shield against Manchester City on August 16. Aston Villa's extensive preseason includes a 5-0 win over Walsall, matches in Indonesia and Hong Kong, and the UEFA Super Cup against PSG on August 12. Other clubs like Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United have fixtures in Australia, the US, Asia, and Europe. The schedule covers matches from mid-July to mid-August 2026, with many games serving as preparation for the upcoming league campaign.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 29, 10:54 AM UTC

Following Brazil's round-of-16 elimination from the 2026 World Cup by Norway, football star Neymar flew to Las Vegas to compete in the World Series of Poker's $10,000 six-handed No-Limit Texas Hold'em event. He was eliminated early without reaching the money places, adding to his recent disappointments. Neymar has also announced retirement from the national team and faces an uncertain club future.

13 reports · 5 sources · Updated Jul 29, 07:46 AM UTC

French defender Presnel Kimpembe, 30, has officially left Qatar SC after a brief stint where he made only 11 appearances. The 2018 World Cup winner and former PSG player is now expected to sign with Al-Kharitiyath, a Qatari second division club, reuniting with fellow PSG academy product Kaïs Najeh. Kimpembe’s move follows a career-altering Achilles injury in 2023 and his departure from PSG in 2025.

16 reports · 7 sources · Updated Jul 28, 05:57 PM UTC

According to RMC's renowned reporter Fabrice Hawkins, Diomande will not sign with Paris Saint-Germain this summer, and the club internally considers the matter closed. Multiple media outlets report that Diomande is close to signing with Real Madrid. The news was published by Hupu Football on July 28, citing a source on X. A user comment also notes that PSG is unhappy with Real Madrid's involvement in the transfer and may compete for Rodri instead.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 28, 01:32 PM UTC

The Paris Court of Appeal has authorized Franco-Algerian lobbyist Tayeb Benabderrahmane to immediately appeal a February 3 civil court order that stayed proceedings pending a final criminal ruling. The case revolves around an agreement Benabderrahmane signed in July 2020, after six months of detention in Qatar on espionage suspicions, in which he pledged not to disclose confidential documents about PSG president Nasser al-Khelaïfi under penalty of €5 million. Benabderrahmane claims he was a hostage, tortured, and forced to sign. A UN body recognized his detention as arbitrary in April 2025. His lawyer called the appeal decision a rare disavowal of procedural stalling. Separately, Benabderrahmane is under formal investigation for influence peddling and corruption, accused of providing PSG members with confidential police information and holding compromising material for potential blackmail.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 28, 10:45 AM UTC

Arnau Puigmal, former Almería player, is the only member of Mallorca's 27-man squad not training on grass during their preseason camp in Marbella. He continues to suffer from calf discomfort and is doing specific rehabilitation work in the gym. The team, coached by Luis García, is on the fifth day of their training camp and will face Al-Ittihad in a friendly before returning to the island for matches against PSG and Elversberg. Puigmal's absence is the only injury concern for the squad as they prepare for the upcoming La Liga season.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 28, 10:25 AM UTC

Mallorca's preseason training camp in Marbella continues, with the team holding a morning session in good spirits. Arnau Puigmal, the former Almería player, remains the only player unable to train on the grass due to persistent calf discomfort. He is undergoing specific rehabilitation work in the gym while the rest of the 27-man squad trains normally. The team will play a friendly against Al-Ittihad, coached by former Mallorca goalkeeper Rajkovic, before returning to the island for final friendlies against PSG and Elversberg.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 28, 10:25 AM UTC

Toulouse FC midfielder Alexis Vossah, 18, has signed a contract extension keeping him at the club until 2030. The club-trained player has become a key part of the first-team rotation this season under coach Carles Martinez Novell, making 25 appearances with 13 starts. Vossah made his Ligue 1 debut on August 16, 2025, against OGC Nice, and scored his first goal on August 30 against PSG, becoming Toulouse's youngest-ever Ligue 1 goalscorer at 17 years, 5 months, and 19 days. He signed his first professional contract in September 2024 and has now been rewarded with a long-term deal through 2030.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 28, 07:22 AM UTC

Paris Saint-Germain withdrew from signing Ivorian striker Yann Diomandé from RB Leipzig, citing excessive financial demands and agent misconduct. Real Madrid intervened with a higher offer, reportedly exceeding €100-130 million, hijacking the deal. PSG issued a rare public statement criticizing the inflated market and intermediaries, while Spanish media mocked PSG’s hypocrisy given its own high spending. The transfer highlights tensions between top European clubs over financial discipline and market influence.

9 reports · 4 sources · Updated Jul 28, 12:18 AM UTC

Real Madrid has entered negotiations to sign 19-year-old RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, submitting a €100 million bid (€90M fixed + €10M add-ons) that Leipzig rejected, demanding over €100M and possibly up to €130M. Paris Saint-Germain also remains interested but has not made a convincing offer. Diomande, who scored 13 goals and provided 9 assists last season, has a contract until 2030. Real Madrid, under José Mourinho, has already signed several players this summer. A bidding war between the European giants is possible.

100 reports · 18 sources · Updated Aug 7, 04:36 AM UTC

Alejandro Garnacho's recent move to Aston Villa has reportedly derailed a potential transfer of Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ibrahim Mbaye to the same club. According to journalist Romain Molina, Villa had agreed a €30 million deal with PSG for the 18-year-old Mbaye, who wanted to join the Midlands club. However, super-agent Jorge Mendes allegedly intervened, sending Garnacho to Villa instead, despite never having spoken directly to Mbaye. The report also claims Mbaye has changed representation three times in the past year, and PSG decided to offload him due to attitude concerns and family influence. Garnacho, a former Manchester United and Chelsea winger, joined Villa last week and hopes to revive his career. Mbaye's future remains uncertain.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 27, 08:50 PM UTC

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) resumed pre-season training on July 26-27, 2026, at their Poissy campus without most key players, who are still on post-World Cup vacation. The club granted four weeks off for participants (three weeks for finalists), delaying returns of French and Spanish stars like Ousmane Dembélé and Fabian Ruiz. Only nine players, including Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Matvey Safonov, trained initially. PSG faces upcoming friendlies and official matches, including the UEFA Super Cup on August 12 against Aston Villa.

5 reports · 3 sources · Updated Jul 27, 08:47 PM UTC

Paris Saint-Germain has agreed to loan 19-year-old defender Naoufel El-Hannach to Montpellier HSC for the upcoming Ligue 2 season, marking the second consecutive loan move for the player. El-Hannach, who has two years remaining on his contract with PSG, spent last season on loan at Montpellier, making 23 appearances including 19 in Ligue 2. He was initially scheduled to rejoin PSG's professional group for preseason training under coach Luis Enrique but instead opted to return to Montpellier. The young defender will report to Montpellier for the new campaign, where he is already familiar with the club and its environment.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 27, 05:22 PM UTC

Paris Saint-Germain has loaned 19-year-old defender Naoufel El-Hannach to Montpellier HSC for the upcoming season, marking his second consecutive loan to the Ligue 2 club. El-Hannach, who had been scheduled to rejoin PSG's professional group for pre-season training under Luis Enrique, instead opted to return to Montpellier early. During his previous loan spell last season, he made 23 appearances, including 19 in Ligue 2. The young defender has two years remaining on his contract with PSG. The article also includes a user comment disputing the framing that the player 'decided' to leave, asserting that clubs control contract decisions.

1 reports · 1 sources · Updated Jul 27, 05:22 PM UTC