
PSG targets versatile centre back in addition to forward signings
Paris Saint-Germain are working on signing a versatile centre back, not just attacking players. The club is expanding its recruitment focus.

Paris Saint-Germain are working on signing a versatile centre back, not just attacking players. The club is expanding its recruitment focus.

Bradley Barcola remains high on Liverpool's list, with the club keen since summer 2025. His future could change if PSG sign Diomande and Akliouche and a big proposal arrives.

Yan Diomandé has verbally agreed to a five-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain, with salary and details settled. Club negotiations are ongoing, separate from the Maghnes Akliouche deal.

Sunderland have rejected an £8 million offer from Chelsea for midfielder Granit Xhaka, informing the Premier League rivals that the 33-year-old is not for sale at any price. Chelsea, driven by manager Xabi Alonso who coached Xhaka at Bayer Leverkusen, considered the bid fair, but Sunderland view it as unacceptable and will not entertain further proposals.

Brighton & Hove Albion have agreed a £20 million deal to sign Pascal Struijk from Leeds United, with the transfer now set for formal steps after the bid was accepted.

Granit Xhaka could make a surprise move to Chelsea, with the midfielder eager to reunite with Xabi Alonso and return to London, accepting any contract conditions.

Armenian midfielder Eduard Spertsyan is set to join Saudi club Al Ahli from Krasnodar for a $25m fee. Medical booked, deal sealed with club and player. Como were never in talks.

Elliot Anderson has signed a contract with Manchester City valid until June 2031, with an option to extend until 2032, after completing a medical in New York.

Mateus Fernandes is expected to join the club that offers West Ham the best financial proposal. The midfielder has opened doors to both Manchester United and Tottenham.

Como have submitted an initial official bid for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, who can leave this summer. Inter Milan have also looked at the English centre-back among their options.