# Ligue 1 summer transfer window activity

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ligue-1-summer-transfer-window-activity
> Updated: 2026-08-20T05:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

French Ligue 1 clubs are managing squad compositions and recruitment ahead of the summer transfer window closure.

Stade Rennais has been working to replace striker Breel Embolo, who is reportedly linked to a move to Atlanta United. The club has engaged in discussions with Lazio Rome regarding Boulaye Dia and has already secured several signings, including Adrien Thomasson, Issa Soumaré, Gonçalo Oliveira, Eliezer Mayenda, Bryan Reynolds, Charlie Cresswell, and Nicolas Lemaître.

Other club activities include Le Mans initiating contact with Augsburg striker Steve Mounié to add veteran experience. At Paris Saint-Germain, manager Luis Enrique is integrating new arrivals Torres Godts and Akliouche, though players Ibrahim Mbaye and Bradley Barcola remain sidelined from immediate plans.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: French football clubs manage squad changes during transfer window

French clubs Stade Rennais and Paris Saint-Germain are navigating transfer market changes, with Rennais seeking a new striker and PSG managing squad rotations under Luis Enrique.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/as-saint-tienne-manages-transfer-activity-and-player-interests

### 2026-08-19: Ligue 1 clubs target new strikers amid transfer activity

Ligue 1 clubs Stade Rennais and Le Mans are targeting new strikers, with Rennais eyeing Boulaye Dia and Le Mans in talks with Steve Mounié.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ligue-1-clubs-target-new-strikers-amid-transfer-activity

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Cite as: Ligue 1 summer transfer window activity. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ligue-1-summer-transfer-window-activity