PSG prospects courted as Vitinha hails Enrique’s impact
Tunisia face Belgium in a friendly at King Baudouin Stadium, 3 p.m. CET. PSG’s 21-year-old Khalil Ayari starts for Tunisia as a winger-attacking midfielder.
PSG plan to keep Achraf Hakimi and Désiré Doué, rejecting interest unless an exceptional bid arrives. Hakimi, under contract to 2029, is seen as a key leader and posted 3 goals and 9 assists in 32 appearances in 2025/26. Doué contributed 13 goals and 11 assists in 41 appearances.
Vitinha says Luis Enrique’s praise gives him ‘even more responsibility’, pushing him to be at 100% and make no mistakes when needed.
Strasbourg and Newcastle pursue PSG U19 striker Pierre Mounguengue, 18, whose deal nears expiry. He hit 21 goals and 12 assists in 35 games and debuted under Luis Enrique. Clarity on his future is expected soon.
Fans select Ousmane Dembélé’s second goal vs Lille as PSG’s goal of the season, edging strikes from Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Bradley Barcola and others.
Fans pick Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as PSG’s player of the season, ahead of Warren Zaïre-Emery, João Neves and Vitinha. Ousmane Dembélé received no votes, with injuries suggested as a factor.
Arsenal and Paris FC move for PSG U18 captain Emmanuel Mbemba. Despite a contract offer on the table, the France U18 international is likely to leave, with Arsenal proposing a loan after signing.
PSG’s pre-season starts 25 July, with some back from 20 July. Sixteen World Cup players return after four weeks off. PSG face Aston Villa in the Super Cup on 12 Aug and Lens in the Trophée des Champions on 16 Aug.
Franck Leboeuf hails PSG’s penalty shootout win over Arsenal, saying ‘the best team won’. He felt PSG controlled a cagey final despite few chances.
PSG view Ibrahim Mbaye, 18, as a potential breakthrough talent, but limited minutes under Luis Enrique raise questions. RMC Sport report clubs are courting him, and a Premier League move is not ruled out, with his name having been linked to Aston Villa.
PSG are prepared to let Kang-in Lee and Gonçalo Ramos leave if acceptable offers arrive, while Ibrahim Mbaye’s situation is uncertain amid outside interest. Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembélé are in extension talks, Senny Mayulu has yet to extend. Marquinhos would like to stay, and a left-sided defensive reinforcement is being considered.
