During his long tenure at the head of the France team, Didier Deschamps always wanted his players to settle their transfer window as quickly as possible so as not to be polluted during gatherings. The Blues coach will undoubtedly have to live with it during the 2026 World Cup. He too could be affected by rumors or information since he will be free at the end of his adventure with France. DD has also made no secret of the fact that he already has several options on the table. “I don’t know and I haven’t decided anything yet. I have freedom, I have several possibilities, I give myself time because in my mind, the only thing that counts is until this summer and then we will see, I am not forbidding myself anything. I am positive by nature, I tell myself that it will be different but necessarily good.
For the moment, no leads have yet filtered. But there is no doubt that he will be spoiled for choice. Some of its players, who could participate in the World Cup, are also uncertain about their future. As a goalkeeper, if Mike Maignan has extended until 2031 with AC Milan and Brice Samba seems to be installed in Rennes, Lucas Chevalier is concerned by a possible departure from PSG. A club that he joined last summer for €55 million (bonus included) from LOSC. Chosen to succeed Gianluigi Donnarumma, who signed for Manchester City, the 24-year-old Frenchman gradually lost his No. 1 place to Matvey Safonov. Ditto in the French team, where DD decided that he would be the third goalkeeper behind Samba.
The Chevalier case gets people talking
On the tough side, Chevalier, under contract until 2029, will have to leave, he who cannot relive such a season. A few days ago, The Team revealed that Tottenham are looking into his case. An option that seems complex according to Salim Baungally, journalist specializing in English football. “We are talking about a club with crazy instability. We notice it. It is not known how long Tudor will be there. Tottenham are not sure of being maintained. I can’t see Lucas Chevalier arriving at a club that plays in the Championship. So Tottenham must secure their place in the Premier League. It will then be necessary to carry out real recruitment behind, in the middle and in attack. So that might convince Chevalier to come. You also need to have someone stable on the bench. We’re talking about De Zerbi. Would Chevalier be compatible with him? »
So many questions that the goalkeeper, who remains young and popular, will have to answer. Close to the Blues, Jean Butez (Como) and Robin Risser (Lens), who has been linked to Newcastle, should also be talked about in the transfer section. In defense, there is also something to say. If Lucas Tigne and Theo Hernandez should stay at Aston Villa and Al-Hilal this summer, the versatile Lucas Hernandez arrives at a turning point in his Parisian adventure, while his lease ends in 2028. For the rest, we will have to scrutinize the case of Ibrahima Konaté. At the end of his contract at Liverpool, the defender was approached by Real Madrid, who obviously have other priorities in mind. Staying with the Reds, who would like to extend it, is not impossible.
Big clubs are thinking of the Blues
Pierre Kalulu is also affected by the transfer window. The Juventus player, who must earn his place in the France group, is followed by Manchester United and Liverpool. Absent from this list, Jules Koundé (Barça) is picked up by Liverpool. Currently on loan to OM, Benjamin Pavard will also have to sort out his future if he is ever called up by DD. It is not certain that he will stay in Marseille and Inter want to get rid of him in the event of his return. Turkey is cited as a potential base. Benoît Badiashile is also missing. The English press indicates that a departure from Chelsea this summer is not impossible. In the midfield, Manu Koné, who is out this month, is in the sights of Inter Milan. The player is already a sure bet in Serie A, he who performs at AS Roma.
Under contract until 2029, he could be the subject of an offer of €50 million (bonus included) announces the Italian press. A few weeks ago, he was also cited by PSG, who would keep an eye on him. Eduardo Camavinga should not be retained by Real Madrid, announces the Spanish press. His name comes up often in England. In the offensive sector, several elements are unclear. This is the case of Randal Kolo Muani. Loaned to Tottenham, he should return to Paris this summer. But he will have to find another base. In recent days, Tuttosport And La Gazzetta dello Sport evoke a definitive return to Juventus. The Old Lady wishes to repatriate him and why not swap him for Jonathan David, who would be sent to Paris.
A summer of 2026 that promises to be hectic
It is not certain that this option will be validated by PSG. Marcus Thuram is also arriving at a turning point at Inter. THE Corriere dello Sport indicates that the Lombards will not hold him. Despite a clause of €85 million valid this summer, the Italian media assures that €70 million will be enough to dislodge him. Newcastle and Aston Villa are potential jumping-off points. Bradley Barcola (PSG, package) is regularly announced in England and Bayern Munich. Maghnes Akliouche is leaving for Monaco. Quoted at PSG or in England and Germany, the 24-year-old seems ready to take off. This will not be the case for Michael Olise. With rumors of strong interest from Real Madrid, Manchester City and Liverpool, Bayern Munich have extinguished everyone’s hopes.
Jan-Christian Dreesen (CEO) admitted: “no matter which club tries to recruit him, whoever plays at FC Bayern knows what he has at FC Bayern”. Max Eberl added: “We don’t worry about it. He is a Bayern Munich player and benefits here from all the opportunities that a great player has. Michael is under contract with us until 2029, with no release clause; we are serene.” If the Olise file seems already settled, other French internationals will have to manage a very lively transfer window, in addition to a potential World Cup. Didier Deschamps will certainly not regret this aspect of his job as coach. His successor, Zinedine Zidane, will also have to deal with it.
