With the 2026 World Cup now over, the transfer market will experience a serious boost in the coming weeks. After several weeks punctuated by international competition, European clubs will finally be able to take action and Paris Saint-Germain is not immune to this new dynamic. If the capital club is currently showing great serenity in the transfer window, time is nevertheless starting to run out. The reigning European champions must quickly prepare for the resumption, with an already busy schedule fast approaching. PSG will return to training on July 27 with a squad still marked by the gradual returns of the Mondialists, but Luis Enrique wants to quickly have reinforcements capable of integrating his playing principles. The European Super Cup against Aston Villa on August 12 then the Champions Trophy against Lens on August 16 represent the first major meetings of the season and Paris wants to arrive with a competitive group. After a historic season concluded with a new coronation in the Champions League, the Parisian club knows that it will be expected everywhere and that every movement will be scrutinized. For the moment, Alessandro Longoni is the only recruit registered, but internally, several files are moving forward with the objective of continuing to strengthen an already impressive squad.
Several tracks have animated the last few weeks around PSG. The Ferran Torres file was notably mentioned to compensate for the departure of Gonçalo Ramos, the Spanish striker from FC Barcelona corresponding to the profile sought by Luis Enrique thanks to his ability to play in several offensive positions. Paris is still closely monitoring the situation of Yan Diomandé, whose potential has attracted several major European clubs. Lucas Digne has also been associated with PSG and should join the Parisian club. But the case that has long focused attention remains that of Maghnes Akliouche. The AS Monaco attacking midfielder has been considered one of the Parisian priorities for several months. At 23, the French international is coming off a full season with Monaco and represents a profile perfectly suited to the demands of PSG. Discussions still exist, but the file is complex due to Monegasque requirements and significant competition in the market. But an agreement does exist between the player and the club.
Charles De Ketelaere in the viewfinder
It is in this logic that the name of Charles De Ketelaere is now making its way into Parisian news. According to information from Corriere della Sera in its edition dedicated to Bergamo, the Belgian striker is very popular in this summer transfer window. Several Premier League teams, Bayern Munich and therefore Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly monitoring his situation carefully. Atalanta Bergamo would have set his price at around 50 million euros, a significant sum but which corresponds to the current market for a player of his profile. After a difficult period at AC Milan, De Ketelaere regained confidence in Italy under the colors of Atalanta, where the Belgian international demonstrated his influence in attacking play. His versatility represents a major argument in the eyes of Luis Enrique, who appreciates players capable of changing position and participating in several phases of the game. The Belgian can play behind an attacker, on one side or in a more axial role, which corresponds to Parisian research to complete an offensive sector already rich in talent.
This avenue must nevertheless be taken with caution since the information currently comes from the Italian press and no concrete progress has filtered through from PSG. Paris continues to place Maghnes Akliouche as a priority and the Monegasque’s file remains more open than ever. Charles De Ketelaere appears more like an alternative solution studied by Parisian leaders so as not to find themselves stuck in a single file. Luis Enrique appreciates creative profiles capable of bringing variety to offensive animation and the Belgian ticks several boxes sought by the Spanish technician. PSG wants to avoid rushing but must also anticipate a transfer window which could quickly get out of hand. A few weeks before the first major challenges of the season, the Parisian club is moving forward with several options on the table. Akliouche remains the preferred choice, but De Ketelaere could become a major surprise if discussions with Monaco become complicated or if an opportunity arises on the market.
