Paris Saint-Germain plans summer transfers as World Cup looms

Paris Saint-Germain are actively shaping their squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The club has set a very high price tag on winger Bradley Barcola, reportedly around €150 million (£128 million), and has told Liverpool that he is not for sale despite interest from Arsenal, Bayern Munich and other Premier League teams. Barcola, who is featuring for France at the tournament, remains under contract until 2028.

Defender Lucas Digne is also linked with a return to Paris, with PSG prepared to trigger a €12 million release clause in his Aston Villa contract. Meanwhile, Brazilian defender Lucas Beraldo is not on the market; coach Luis Enrique may shift him into a defensive‑midfield role. Young midfielder Gabriel Moscardo, signed from Corinthians, continues his development on loan at Espanyol after prior spells in France and Portugal.

Off the pitch, PSG have negotiated a new sponsorship deal with Nike that could raise annual revenue to about €100 million. These moves reflect the club’s strategy to reinforce the squad while maintaining financial growth during a pivotal international competition.