Here is the latest installment in the saga: a roundup of the latest news regarding Paris Saint-Germain’s transfer market activity. We take a look at the last 24 hours (this update was published early in the evening) to see what is happening—or not—and what is progressing or causing a surprise. Today, the focus is on Ousmane Dembélé, Bradley Barcola, Yan Diomande and Maghnes Akliouche.
It’s official:
Nothing.
Transfers potentially close to completion:
No news on this front.
Possible transfers:
- Competition from Liverpool for Maghnes Akliouche.
The 24-year-old AS Monaco and France attacking midfielder/winger has long been touted as a major PSG target in this transfer window. An agreement with Akliouche is reportedly already in place, but the deal between Paris and ASM is proving complicated. Liverpool is looking to capitalize on this and has reportedly made inquiries, according to Sky Sports and Le Parisien. There is no concrete offer on the table just yet.
- Liverpool linked with Bradley Barcola again.
Liverpool and PSG are frequently mentioned together in this transfer window, at least in the rumor mill. The idea of a move for 23-year-old forward Bradley Barcola has resurfaced, notably via journalist Fabrizio Romano. However, a contract extension in the capital remains a possibility.
- Pressure from Diomande’s camp on PSG?
According to Bild, the 19-year-old RB Leipzig and Ivory Coast winger has several major suitors and could turn to an option other than PSG. Although he already has an agreement with the Parisian club, PSG is unwilling to meet the €100m+ asking price expected by Leipzig. Consequently, his entourage has reportedly signaled to Paris that they need to speed things up. It is a plausible rumor, though we remain cautious in the absence of concrete evidence.
Potential rumors:
- An offer from Al-Hilal for Ousmane Dembélé.
Ousmane Dembélé, the 29-year-old PSG and France forward, is reportedly the latest major target for Saudi Arabia, with Al-Hilal making an offer. Journalist Sacha Tavolieri has reported this move, though there is no word yet on the response from either the player or PSG. Him staying in Paris remains a genuine possibility, potentially involving a contract extension.
