They also want to strengthen the full-back positions due to a lack of reliable backups for Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes. Two new signings, one on the right and one on the left, are therefore being considered. In midfield, stability is the order of the day: Joao Neves, Fabian Ruiz and Vitinha will keep their places. But the club would like to add a more mature player, in the ilk of Joshua Kimmich, who is no longer an option since he extended his contract with Bayern. PSG are scouring the market to find someone who fits the bill.

Sporting director Luis Campos continues to explore offensive options. Two names remain at the top of his list: Victor Osimhen, now very close to a permanent return to Galatasaray, and AC Milan superstar Rafael Leao. Contacts have not been broken off, despite Galatasaray’s more insistent approach for the Nigerian centre forward. Nothing has been finalised yet, but PSG intend to remain in the running until the end.

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