Batrakov addresses PSG links, but club cools
Aleksey Batrakov has spoken publicly about the rumored interest from PSG, but the club may not be pushing for the transfer anymore. Reports suggest PSG is cooling on the Lokomotiv Moscow midfielder despite his availability (2). If you were intrigued by the Batrakov talk earlier this window, this one looks like it's fading.
Summer firesale? Ramos and Lee both on the block
Two faces from the Champions League campaign could be headed out. PSG are ready to sell Gonçalo Ramos and Kang-in Lee if acceptable offers arrive this summer (5) (7) (8). Both players want more minutes, and the club seems willing to accommodate. Lee is already on the transfer market (8), while Ramos's situation is more conditional – the right bid unlocks the door (5).
Gonçalo Ramos, for his part, says he is more prepared than ever ahead of the World Cup after the Champions League triumph (1). "I'm more prepared than in 2022," he told Record in an exclusive interview. Whether that preparation happens in Paris or elsewhere depends on what bids land.
Portugal rests your four Champions League winners
Roberto Martínez has left Vitinha, João Neves, Nuno Mendes, and Gonçalo Ramos out of Portugal's friendly against Chile on Saturday (3). The reason is simple: they just won the Champions League and need a breather. Martínez was effusive in his praise, singling out Nuno Mendes as "the best player in the Nations League final" and calling João Neves "one of the most in-form midfielders" (3). International minutes you'd rather not risk anyway.
Nine untouchables: the core you build around
PSG have reportedly declared nine players off-limits this summer: Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Vitinha, João Neves, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Willian Pacho, and Désiré Doué (8). That is your spine for the next cycle. Real Madrid interest or not, the club is drawing a hard line.
Real Madrid circling two PSG stars
Fabrizio Romano reports that two PSG players, valued at around €100m combined, are on Real Madrid's "dream list" and that José Mourinho "loves them" (4). No names confirmed yet, but with the untouchables list out and Madrid's front office clearly shopping in Paris, the overlap is worth watching closely. If it's not one of the nine untouchables, a deal could materialize.
Squad reshaping continues: defender incoming, U19 coach extended
PSG expect to sign at least one defensive profile this window while several departures are being programmed (11) (13). Meanwhile, U19 coach Thomas Leyssales is set to sign a one-year contract extension after a strong season developing the academy (9). Promising U19 striker Pierre Mounguengue has a professional contract offer on the table but interest from other clubs, his future still uncertain (10).
Fan reactions
The summer mood is a mix of relief and ambition. Fans are celebrating Kvaratskhelia finally getting a proper rest after two relentless years, while others are backing young talent Zague to eventually step into Marquinhos's shoes r/psg. Transfer chatter is cautious though – some supporters are skeptical of the €90m+ price tags linked to players like Kroupi and Diomande who have only one strong season behind them r/psg.