PSG Talk

As the winter transfer window nears, PSG have a chance to strengthen their squad for the closing stages of the 2025–26 season while also setting the stage for a bigger move later in the year.

Their approach with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia offers a clear example of their strategy. The club tracked him through the summer of 2024 but waited until early 2025 to make the signing, striking when it suited their plans.

According to transfer reporter Ben Jacobs, PSG are targeting a versatile forward for 2026. However, his sources suggest a move for Marcus Rashford, who is currently on loan at Barcelona from Manchester United, is not being considered at this time.

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CaughtOffside reports that PSG have made the forward a top offensive target and are prepared to spend around €50 million if Barcelona decide against activating their purchase clause.

A return to the Premier League remains a possibility as well. Tottenham Hotspur have shown interest in bringing Rashford back to England while they continue to reshape their squad under Thomas Frank, per the report.

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At the same time, Barcelona’s board are reportedly debating whether to trigger the €30 million buy option included in the loan deal. Despite Rashford’s strong performances, the club’s financial limitations are a major factor in the decision.

The Blaugrana are still managing La Liga’s strict salary cap rules, meaning any permanent signing must fit carefully within their wage structure. Sporting director Deco and club president Joan Laporta view Rashford as a long-term investment but want guarantees that the move won’t affect other transfer priorities for 2026.

PSG have kept its focus on younger defensive talent, with Illia Zabarnyi’s summer move serving as the latest example. Still, the club could encounter complications in any renewed pursuit of a past target, even with the strong impression Willian Pacho has made.

Back in May, Foot Mercato reported that Club Brugge defender Joel Ordóñez drew attention from PSG. Luis Campos and the recruitment team monitored the Ecuadorian international several times as they weighed whether to advance their interest.

Club Brugge is said to value Ordóñez between €25 million and €30 million, and the report noted that Premier League sides have also taken a look. No deal has taken shape yet, though multiple clubs are tracking his progress heading into the January window.

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TEAMtalk reports that Brugge are willing to negotiate a January move, and Ordóñez is prepared to take that step, with England viewed as the strongest option for his next club.

According to the outlet, his representatives have stayed in touch with both Chelsea and Liverpool for months, and those talks have picked up again recently.

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Moreover, TEAMtalk also reports that Manchester City and Tottenham have shown renewed interest, keeping a close eye on Ordonez in recent weeks.

Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke recently reported that Newcastle are aiming to edge out Liverpool and Aston Villa in the race to sign the Ecuadorian centre-back.

Nonetheless, the challenge lies in the player’s current contract situation. O’Rourke notes that Brugge hold the upper hand in negotiations, able to demand top value if they decide to part ways with Ordóñez.

PSG responded well on Wednesday night, earning a home win in the UEFA Champions League against Tottenham Hotspur at the Parc des Princes.

The French side once again had to rally past Spurs, though this meeting lacked the same suspense as their UEFA Super Cup clash. Tottenham twice moved in front, first through Richarlison, then when Randal Kolo Muani restored a 2-1 edge for the visitors.

PSG answered with a run of three goals that pushed them ahead 4-2. Tottenham trimmed the margin to one, but Vitinha capped his standout night with his third goal, sealing a 5-3 result for the hosts.

Randal Kolo Muani Gets a Confidence Boost

Kolo Muani recorded three goal involvements in the loss against his parent club, considering PSG loaned out the French attacker to Tottenham.

After the loss, Spurs boss Thomas Frank spoke to TNT Sports about Kolo Muani’s performance, as the player hopes this contest is a confidence boost for a successful loan stint.

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“It can definitely be a turning point, but the two goals will give him confidence going forward,” Frank said. “He has struggled a bit with confidence, but now he is looking better and better.”

PSG will have two Ligue 1 matches before their final Champions League match of 2025, when they travel to face Athletic Club on December 10 at San Mames Stadium.

PSG host Tottenham Hotspur on Matchday 5 of the Champions League league phase at the Parc des Princes, bringing the two sides together again after their Super Cup meeting back in August.

The French champions arrive with three wins from their first four games, their only setback coming in the previous round against Bayern Munich. Luis Enrique will want a strong response from his squad as they return home for this one.

Tottenham travel to Paris without a defeat in the competition, having earned two victories and two draws so far. Their form gives them confidence, and they will aim to keep that momentum going with a statement result on French soil.

The Official Starting XI for the Champions League Clash

Here’s the group that Thomas Frank will be going with to continue this unbeaten run, and it will feature PSG loanee Randal Kolo Muani as part of the starting 11:

Your Spurs XI in Paris 👊 pic.twitter.com/uykl4iipKC

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 26, 2025

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As for PSG, here’s who Luis Enrique is leaning on to get a bounce-back win in the Champions League:

PSG will take on Tottenham Hotspur at the Parc des Princes on Matchday 5 of the UEFA Champions League group stage, revisiting the clash from the 2025 UEFA Super Cup in August.

After three wins in four group-stage games, PSG’s only defeat came against Bayern Munich on Matchday 4. Luis Enrique will be keen to see his side respond with a win when Spurs visit on Wednesday.

Tottenham enter the match unbeaten, having picked up two wins and two draws so far. Furthermore, the Premier League side will aim to maintain that momentum with a strong performance on the road in Paris.

Tottenham Will Look Not to Repeat UEFA Super Cup Mistakes

Before the match against the Parisians, Joao Palhinha spoke with the media. Moreover, he noted that Spurs need to learn from their mistakes from the first encounter against PSG late in the summer, which cost them a trophy.

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“I think we just played with that formation against PSG in the Super Cup,” Palhinha told reporters on Tuesday (h/t Football.London). “We tried to press them in the same way or a bit closer than we did in this (PSG) game, but yeah after we took the decision to change on half-time, I think the team improved.

“Even after we suffered really early, the goal that we conceded after half-time. I think when we swapped, we did better but yeah we need to analyse.

“The ways we conceded the goals, especially playing with five at the back line, we cannot concede these goals. And coming here and being punished with four goals is not our level. We will get our level again for the next two games. The only thing I can promise is we will give everything to get the wins in the next games.”

PSG’s marquee clash after the international break is their UEFA Champions League match against Tottenham Hotspur, a rematch of the UEFA Super Cup in August when the Parisians came from behind to win.

The capital club will be missing several players from that encounter due to injury. Achraf Hakimi will be out for a few weeks following his Champions League injury against Bayern Munich.

While Hakimi’s absence was expected, other players will also be unavailable to manager Luis Enrique. Le Parisien reported that for PSG’s home match against Tottenham at the Parc des Princes on November 26, the outlook is negative for Nuno Mendes and Ousmane Dembélé.

“Upon further investigation, it appears the Spanish coach will modify the recovery process for injured players, making the comebacks of Dembélé and Mendes even more enigmatic and uncertain,” the outlet noted.

What’s the Latest on Tottenham’s Injured Players?

Ahead of the European clash, The Standard shared a promising prediction for Tottenham, suggesting two key players could return to the squad from injury. The English media outlet notes that Mohammed Kudus could be available for the November 23 clash against Arsenal.

“After Kudus was ruled out of the Champions League win over Copenhagen, he could not face Manchester United after Frank had said he was ‘touch and go’ to return,” the outlet wrote.

“Kudus was then left out of the Ghana squad but Frank said he was ‘very confident’ that he ‘should be available for the next one.’ The £55million summer signing from West Ham has been at Hotspur Way over the international break and Spurs expect him to be fit to face Arsenal.”

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Meanwhile, the other player with a potential return date of November 23 is Radu Dragusin.

“Radu Dragusin’s recovery from an ACL tear has come on in leaps and bounds over the international break,” the outlet added. “He made his grand return to the pitch, playing 45 minutes in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Leyton Orient – his first minutes since January.

“He was not involved in either of Romania’s matches over the international break, but it is hoped he will join back up with the Spurs first team when they reconvene at Hotspur Way.”

The marquee clash for PSG after the international break is their UEFA Champions League match against Tottenham Hotspur, a rematch of the UEFA Super Cup in August when the Parisians came from behind to win.

The capital club will be missing several players from that encounter due to injury. Achraf Hakimi will be out for a few weeks following his Champions League injury against Bayern Munich.

While Hakimi’s absence was expected, other players will also be unavailable to manager Luis Enrique. Le Parisien reported that for PSG’s home match against Tottenham at the Parc des Princes on November 26, the outlook is negative for Nuno Mendes and Ousmane Dembélé.

“Upon further investigation, it appears the Spanish coach will modify the recovery process for injured players, making the comebacks of Dembélé and Mendes even more enigmatic and uncertain,” the outlet noted.

Tottenham Dealing With Injuries Before PSG Clash

PSG aren’t the only team struggling with injuries ahead of their crucial Champions League clash with Tottenham. Spurs manager Thomas Frank faces another setback as midfielder Pape Matar Sarr has returned to London after suffering an injury on international duty.

Sarr was left out of Senegal’s matchday squad for Tuesday’s friendly against Kenya. The Spurs winger stayed in London following Saturday’s game against Brazil and did not join his teammates in Turkey.

The marquee match PSG have coming out of the international break will be their UEFA Champions League match against Tottenham Hotspur, a rematch of the UEFA Super Cup from August, when the Parisians came from behind to win.

Nonetheless, the capital club will be missing a few players from that encounter due to injury. PSG won’t have Achraf Hakimi, who will be out for a few weeks after being injured in the Champions League loss to Bayern Munich.

While the absence of Hakimi for the match against Tottenham was expected, other players will also be unavailable to manager Luis Enrique.

PSG Will Need to Modify Their Squad for Tottenham Match

After going injury-free during the extended 2024-2025 season, PSG have already faced several setbacks early in the 2025-2026 campaign. Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé have both been sidelined twice.

At the same time, Hakimi and Nuno Mendes had to leave the field injured in the November 4 Champions League clash against Bayern Munich, Matchday 4 of the league phase.

Return dates remain unclear, but Luis Enrique has made it clear he will not rush any comebacks, as he explained after the match against the Bavarians, according to Le Parisien.

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The Parisian daily reports that for PSG’s home match against Tottenham at the Parc des Princes on November 26, the outlook is negative for Mendes and Dembélé.

“Upon further investigation, it appears the Spanish coach will modify the recovery process for injured players, making the comebacks of Dembélé and Mendes even more enigmatic and uncertain,” the outlet noted.

PSG reportedly monitored Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo during the summer transfer window, but no deal materialized.

At the time, Fichajes noted that PSG’s interest depended on Kang-in Lee’s situation, as speculation about the South Korean’s future was growing. Nonetheless, with Lee becoming a key piece this season, it remains to be seen whether he will look to depart.

More recently, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed that Everton have contacted Real Sociedad to explore a possible move for the Japanese attacker. Regardless of the outcome, Defensa Central reported that Real Madrid could see a financial boost, as the Spanish club still holds a 50 percent sell-on clause.

Takefusa Kubo Could Be Heading to the Premier League

Football Insider reports that Kubo could be intrigued by a move to the Premier League to Tottenham after Real Sociedad’s poor 2025-26 season.

Moreover, the outlet reveals, citing sources, that Tottenham, or any interested club, would need to pay £52million to sign Kubo by activating his release clause.

“The player himself could be interested in moving away because it’s not been the best of seasons for Real Sociedad in La Liga this year and they have struggled more than they normally do,” Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke said.

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“They’re normally more competitive than they have been so far this season as well and the player himself could be finally interested in making that move to the Premier League. I think with the price tag involved, that £52m, it could be an expensive deal to do in January.

“He’s a top player, Kubo, capable of playing on both flanks. He would definitely add something to that Tottenham attack as well. He can play left side or right side and he definitely has a goal in him as well.

“So, he would tick a lot of boxes for Tottenham for what they’re looking in January, but I just think the price tag could make any deal prohibitive.”

PSG kept tabs on Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo during the summer window, but nothing materialized.

Fichajes noted at the time that PSG’s interest depended on whether Kang-in Lee moved on, as speculation around the South Korean’s future had been picking up.

More recently, Fabrizio Romano shared that Everton have contacted Real Sociedad to explore a possible move for the Japanese attacker.

Regardless of who ultimately pays the sum for Kubo, Defensa Central reported that Real Madrid could see an economic boost, as the Spanish giants still retain a 50 percent sell-on clause.

Premier League Interest Continues for Takefusa Kubo

Football Insider reports that Tottenham Hotspur are exploring a January move for Kubo, and Real Sociedad have indicated that an offer of about £52 million would be enough for them to agree to a deal.

Fichajes recently reported that Napoli have added Kubo to their list of attacking targets for next season. Antonio Conte considers securing a high-level left-footed winger one of his main priorities.

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Napoli are weighing a bid of about 40 million euros, a figure Real Sociedad view as reasonable for Kubo. Conte has already described the profile he wants, and Kubo now sits at the top of the club’s shortlist.

As Napoli look to strengthen for both Serie A and European play, the Japanese forward has moved into a key spot. His agent has begun speaking with Italian clubs, according to Fichajes.