Five players who could join PSG this summer

Cameron Smith

• Updated: 21 Jun 2025 09:49 CDT
• 4 min read

Analysis

Paris Saint-Germain have abandoned their Galatico transfer strategy over the past two years and have reaped the rewards as a team with greater collective spirit led them to win the Champions League.

The days of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar lining up in attack are long gone, and the Ligue 1 side are instead aiming to sign talented youngsters in a bid to become consistent challengers to win the European Cup.

Below, FootballTransfers runs through five players who could join PSG this summer.

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Illia Zabarnyi (Bournemouth)

One of the few areas where PSG look like they need strengthening is in the middle of the defence, and to that end they are ready to complete a move for Illia Zabarnyi.

The Ukraine centre-back emerged as a major force for Bournemouth over the course of the last season. This has led to the Cherries demanding more than €80 million for the player. Such an extravagant fee is the only thing blocking this deal.

Current ETV

Illia Zabarnyi

D (C)

B'mouth

Illia Zabarnyi

D (C)

B'mouth

€59.8M

ETV Range

€53.8M - €65.8M

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Maghnes Akliouche - Monaco

Maghnes Akliouche has impressed for Monaco over the course of the last year and is a player expected to be on the move from Stade Louis II.

Although Monaco's asking price of above €60m is thought to be putting suitors off, the performances of Lee Kang-In and Goncalo Ramos at the Club World Cup have fired PSG's desire to reinforce their attack.

Akliouche, a player with Ligue 1 and Champions League experience, is a candidate to arrive at Parc des Prices.

Victor Osimhen (Napoli - on loan at Galatasaray)

PSG were heavily tipped to sign Victor Osimhen in 2024, but they were unable to finalise an agreement with Napoli and he eventually joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan deal.

Luis Enrique’s side have been touted to rekindle their interest in the Nigerian this summer, although it remains to be seen if PSG will push to sign the Napoli superstar amid competition from Chelsea and Manchester United.

Osimhen is, however, destined to leave Napoli ahead of the 2025/26 campaign so PSG could pounce and land one of the best forwards in world football. A deal right now looks improbable.

Bernardo Silva (Man City)

This one seems slightly unlikely given PSG’s desire to build a squad filled with talented youngsters, although Bernardo Silva has continuously been linked with a move to the Parc des Princes in recent years.

The Portugal international only has one year remaining on his current contract at Manchester City and multiple reports have speculated that he will leave the Etihad Stadium this summer.

PSG may decide against pursuing a deal, but Silva is due to be available and he could be picked up for a bargain fee as Pep Guardiola looks to oversee a major revamp at Man City.

Lucas Chevalier (Lille)

Gianluigi Donnarumma remains an excellent shot-stopper, but his ability in possession is a real concern for Luis Enrique and PSG have been tipped to sign a new goalkeeper this summer as a result.

Lille star Lucas Chevalier is one of the players under consideration by the Parisians after several seasons of consistent performances in between the sticks for the French giants.

Chelsea and Manchester City are also admirers of Chevalier, however, so PSG may be required to finalise an agreement quickly if they want to win the race for his signature.