The 2025/2026 winter transfer window runs from Thursday January 1 to Monday February 2 (8:00 p.m.) in France, and rumors surrounding Paris Saint-Germain are beginning to pile up. This time, RMC Sport reported on Friday what PSG are planning in terms of arrivals and departures — with the Champions League calendar playing a significant role.
“Barring a huge surprise, the capital club, winners of the Intercontinental Cup this week, are not expected to be particularly active in January. First of all because Luis Enrique has confidence in his current squad, which is made up of experienced players and highly promising young talents (Ibrahim Mbaye, Quentin Ndjantou, etc.), whom the Spanish coach believes in strongly.
Another major factor must be taken into account: for clubs involved in the Champions League, the current format of the competition complicates many aspects of the transfer window.
In France, the transfer market opens on Thursday January 1 and closes on Monday February 2 at 8:00 p.m. The problem is that the final matchday of the Champions League league phase is scheduled for… January 28.
Negotiations with clubs still competing in Europe can only begin after the league phase, meaning during the very final moments of the winter transfer window. Does this also apply to departures? That seems to be the trend, although nothing is set in stone.”
These statements appear highly credible, as they are perfectly logical. In fact, they mainly serve as a reminder of fairly simple realities that are sometimes overlooked. Some media outlets continue to push the idea of incoming or outgoing transfers, as the prospect is always exciting — especially for certain supporters.
However, PSG have repeatedly stated that there is no particular need to reinforce the squad. The club will remain attentive to opportunities, as always, and should not completely rule anything out if something interesting arises. For now, the focus is on calm and caution — even if that won’t prevent the usual wave of more or less random rumors that accompany every transfer window.
