Jamal Musiala
January 2026
Musiala is expected to be included in Bayern’s matchday squad after seven months out, pending final training checks. Kompany says the plan is to involve him after a long rehabilitation from a serious injury suffered in the Club World Cup against Paris Saint-Germain, giving Bayern a major creative boost for the run-in.
Ousmane Dembele
December 2025
Dembele was named Best Male Player at the Globe Soccer Awards, completing a clean sweep of 2025 honours after also winning the Ballon d’Or and FIFA’s Best men’s award. His 35-goal 2024-25 season powered PSG to their first ever Champions League title in dominant fashion. The winger finally delivered on long-hyped potential, driving PSG through a ruthless knockout run that included three Premier League scalps before a 5-0 demolition of Inter in the final. Although injuries have disrupted his current campaign, his peak level over the last year convinced voters he was the outstanding player in world football.
Antonio Rudiger
December 2025
Rudiger’s Madrid deal expires at the end of next season and renewal talks, originally opened with a mutual desire to agree new terms, have been placed on hold. With no extension yet in place, Chelsea, PSG, Galatasaray and Saudi clubs are circling for a 2026 move. Negotiations were paused by mutual agreement after Rudiger suffered a muscle injury, with both club and player choosing to focus on his recovery before revisiting figures. His previous success at Chelsea, plus lucrative Saudi interest, gives him multiple options as he decides whether to stay in Spain or return to the Premier League.
Goncalo Ramos
December 2025
Liverpool are exploring a six-month loan move for PSG striker Goncalo Ramos as they seek immediate cover for record signing Alexander Isak, whose serious injury has left Arne Slot short of centre-forward options at a crucial stage in the Premier League title race. Reports claim Ramos, who has nine goals this season, fits Liverpool’s pressing demands and penalty-box profile, offering a ready-made stopgap that would bolster depth alongside in-form Hugo Ekitike without forcing another huge permanent outlay so soon after their £125 million Isak investment.
Kylian Mbappe
December 2025
Frank Leboeuf argued that PSG’s long-awaited Champions League title only became possible once Mbappe, Messi and Neymar had departed, insisting the previous superstar trio lacked collective balance, with three forwards and “eight other guys” leaving the club more like an all-star showcase than a cohesive team. Praising Luis Enrique’s decision to rebuild around work rate and tactical discipline, Leboeuf said removing untouchable stars allowed a true system to emerge, turning PSG into “the best team in the world” within months, and compared the dangers of overloaded frontlines to Real Madrid’s early-2000s Galacticos era.
Matvei Safonov
December 2025
PSG needed penalties to finish off Flamengo after a tense 1-1 draw, with Safonov saving four of five spot-kicks in a brutal shootout. Kvaratskhelia’s back-post finish and Jorginho’s trademark penalty set up a nervy, hard-fought finale between continental champions. VAR chalked off Fabian Ruiz’s early strike before Kvaratskhelia converted Doue’s low cross. A soft but given penalty on Marquinhos let Jorginho level, and extra-time saw misses at both ends. In the shootout, Safonov repeatedly guessed right, dragging PSG over the line 2-1.
Dayot Upamecano
December 2025
Max Eberl publicly rejected claims that Dayot Upamecano’s camp issued threats or ultimatums over a new deal, insisting weeks of talks over a contract extension are ongoing and that Bayern’s “great wish” remains to secure the French defender on a long-term agreement. With Madrid and PSG circling and German reports suggesting negotiations had broken down, Eberl branded stories of cancellations, threats and deadlines as “all nonsense”, stressing discussions are professional and constructive while hinting Bayern hope, but cannot guarantee, a signed extension before year’s end.
Thomas Frank
December 2025
Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank is under growing internal pressure, with several players reportedly losing faith in his leadership after repeated late tactical changes and role tweaks, which they believe contribute to confusion on the pitch and a string of poor recent results. Sources claim instructions are altered just before kick-off or abandoned early in matches, including the chaotic 5-3 Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, leaving senior players unsure of responsibilities as Spurs chase a turnaround starting with a tricky trip to resurgent Newcastle.
Vitinha
November 2025
Blaise Matuidi has lavished praise on Vitinha after the midfielder’s first career hat trick in PSG’s 5-3 Champions League win against Tottenham, calling the Portuguese star exceptional and suggesting he is now perhaps the best midfielder in the world on current form. Vitinha scored in the 45th, 53rd and 76th minutes, including a late penalty, to cap a complete display of pressing, passing and intelligent movement. Matuidi highlighted his speed of thought, wide shooting range and Thiago Motta style reading of play, and urged him to emulate Luka Modric and chase future Ballon d’Or contention.
