PSG prepare for Lens as Enrique eyes rotation
Press predict a near first-choice PSG at Lens: Kvaratskhelia with Dembélé and Doué, Vitinha and Neves in midfield, Hernandez, Beraldo, Zabarnyi, Mayulu ahead of Safonov. Title could be sealed tonight.
PSG reportedly bid for Club Brugge defender Joël Ordóñez, offering a five-year deal worth about €250k monthly, with a fee near €42m amid strong competition.
PSG are keen on Atletico’s Julian Alvarez, seen as a better fit for Luis Enrique. Gonçalo Ramos could leave, with a possible Lee Kang-in element in talks.
Arsenal confirm Ben White has a significant MCL injury and will miss the season, ruling him out of the Champions League final against PSG on 05/30.
PSG’s Désiré Doué, UNFP Young Player of the Year, targets consistency and the Champions League, says he is thriving at Paris, and hopes to make France’s World Cup squad.
PSG prospects Aymen Assab, David Boly and Tanté Diakité win Golden Kids awards, while Nantes’ Tylel Tati takes Golden Kid Pro 2026.
Lens name their squad to face PSG with Gradit and Gurtnez injured and Abdulhamid suspended, trimming RCL options for the top-of-the-table clash at Bollaert.
PSG near the title before facing Lens, but trophy presentation plans are complex. Paris FC’s own festivities and police limits block Parc des Princes events. City Hall celebration is considered.
Marseille shortlist includes ex-PSG coach Christophe Galtier plus Bruno Genesio and Adi Hütter, with Beye set to be replaced and Lorenzi to become sporting director.
PSG eye Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche as a potential Lee Kang-in replacement amid Liverpool and Manchester City interest. A €50m move is mooted despite his deal to 2028.
Achraf Hakimi urges focus for PSG’s last two Ligue 1 games and the Champions League final, calling the UNFP Trophies a celebration but stressing ‘we’re going to do everything for PSG’.
UEFA extended knockout seeding after Arsenal’s gripe over PSG’s home-leg draw last season. Arsenal now get home second legs as top seeds, while PSG advanced with away second legs this term.
PSG visit Lens with seven injured absentees including Hakimi, Mendes and Zaïre-Emery. Safonov, Marquinhos, Hernandez, Vitinha, Ruiz, Barcola, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia and Ramos are in a youthful squad.
PSG drill corners and free kicks to counter Arsenal’s set-piece threat, as Safonov and Chevalier work routines. Luis Enrique prioritises Arsenal study while managing injuries and a tight Lens-Brest schedule.
Benoît Bastien will referee Lens vs PSG, assisted by Zakrani and Berthomieu, with VAR Delajod and Bré. He averages 3.91 yellows per match, reds and penalties near Ligue 1 norms.
El Chiringuito claim PSG have contacted Federico Valverde’s camp over a 2026 move. With his Madrid deal to 2029, nothing concrete and a denial is expected amid unreliable rumours.
PSG celebrate Vitinha reaching 200 appearances with a highlights video of the Portuguese midfielder’s best Paris moments.
Ex-PSG youth Eric-Junior Dina-Ebimbe says he regrets not developing under Luis Enrique’s collective approach, praising trust in young players and citing Vitinha’s rise.
PSG’s 6-5 semi-final over Bayern highlighted Luis Enrique’s adaptability, Dembele’s early goal in Munich, and squad depth that Barcelona are striving to match.
PSG track CSKA Moscow’s Matvey Kislyak, 20, after an 8-goal, 8-assist season, with Luis Campos attentive to the Russian market for summer moves.
Luis Enrique hails Lens as top rivals and calls the game a ‘football celebration’, saying enjoyment and rotation matter before the Champions League final, with the result ‘less important’ than performance.
Jamie Carragher tips PSG to beat Arsenal in Budapest, calling Paris ‘the best team’, while noting a one-off final gives Arsenal a chance.
