Kimmich nearly a PSG player, training kit drops

Super Cup final looms, but that kit drop first

PSG unveiled the new training collection for the 2026–27 season, designed to accompany the home shirt. The club made the announcement Tuesday, giving fans a first look at the gear the squad will wear through the upcoming campaign. (1)

Kimmich almost joined you last summer

Joshua Kimmich revealed in a documentary that a move to PSG was extremely close last season. Bayern were open to letting him go, and Paris was heavily committed to the deal. Kimmich ultimately stayed, but the revelation lands as the midfielder is now linked with Manchester United. (3)

Chevalier waiting, PSG silent

Goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier is yet to hear back from PSG about his future. Besiktas and Tottenham are both monitoring the Lille academy product's situation. For now, the ball is in your club's court. (2)

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£80m pricetag on Mateus Fernandes

PSG are tracking West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes and have been told the asking price is £80 million. The 21-year-old Portuguese is also drawing interest from Manchester United. Randal Kolo Muani and Joshua Kimmich are both namechecked in the same reporting as part of the wider landscape around the club's summer activity. (3)

Samoura says no to England

Young PSG defender Samoura is set to sign a contract extension, turning down interest from English clubs. The deal keeps a promising academy talent in Paris. (4)

Parc des Princes saga: twist coming?

The ongoing stadium situation could take a major turn in the coming weeks. The club's long-running debate over staying at the Parc des Princes or moving elsewhere may finally shift. (5)

Fabian Ruiz gets a half for Spain

Fabian Ruiz played the first half of Spain's friendly win over Peru, the national team's final tune-up before the World Cup. It is a positive sign for the midfielder's fitness and role heading into the tournament. (8)

Timber and Davies: Champions League scars

Arsenal defender Jurriën Timber played in the Champions League final against PSG before being ruled out of the World Cup with a groin injury. The final ended 1–1, with PSG prevailing. Meanwhile, Alphonso Davies picked up an injury during the semi-final second leg against PSG and could miss Canada's group-stage matches at the World Cup. (6) (9)

Fan reactions

The Kimmich documentary reveal has fans buzzing about what might have been. The reaction on Reddit leans philosophical, some see it as a bullet dodged, others wonder what a Kimmich-led midfield would have looked like in Paris. The consensus: the near-miss says more about Bayern's willingness to move on from him than PSG's pulling power. Read the full thread

Sources

  • 1. canal-supporters.com — Le PSG dévoile sa collection training qui accompagne le maillot domicile 26-27
  • 2. morning-foot.com — PSG : Lucas Chevalier, Besiktas et Tottenham sur le dossier
  • 3. psgtalk.com — PSG told what they will have to pay for breakout Premier League starlet this summer
  • 4. paristeam.fr — PSG : Samoura repousse l’Angleterre et va prolonger !
  • 5. paristeam.fr — PSG : un revirement pour le Parc des Princes ?
  • 6. voetbalprimeur.nl — 'Heel harde klap' voor Oranje: 'Gewoon een fantastische speler'
  • 8. canal-supporters.com — L’Espagne de Fabian Ruiz s’impose pour son dernier match avant le Mondial
  • 9. kicker.de — Absprache mit Bayern: Spielt Davies kein Gruppenspiel für Kanada?
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