Aleksey Batrakov, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea
3 June 2026
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly moving closer to signing Aleksey Batrakov after Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea were blocked by transfer restrictions involving Russian clubs. The Lokomotiv Moscow attacker has been heavily scouted across Europe.
UK sanctions have made direct payments to Russian entities legally difficult, weakening English interest despite long-term monitoring. PSG can still conduct the deal and are said to be pushing ahead through sporting advisor Luis Campos.