PSG January transfer window news round-up

The January transfer window is fast approaching and many deals are expected on Paris Saint-Germain's side with Luis Campos and Luis Enrique already actively working on some moves to improve the team. Here is a complete round-up of every rumours surrounding the club.

Possible signings

According to L'Equipe and various news outlet, Les Rouges et Bleus are looking to recruit a right footed centre back that could possibly be a "successor" to club captain Marquinhos. Luis Campos, sporting director of the club as identified two players fitting this profile with RC Lens' Abdukodir Khuzanov, however, it is said that Paris is not the only club looking at the Uzbekistan international.

The second option explored by Campos is Ilya Zabarny, the Ukraine international is featuring for Bournemouth in the Premier League. Nonetheless, this deal might be difficult to make due to Russia international Matvey Safonov's presence in the squad because of the ongoing geopolitical issues between Ukraine and Russia.

The second priority for the Parisian board would be to recruit a winger, the names of Ryan Cherki, who was targeted in the summer and Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia advanced by the French news outlet. However, neither of those players are expected to leave their respective clubs during this transfer window.

Kolo Muani and Skriniar expected to leave, Donnarumma's future uncertain

Randal Kolo Muani's future at the club became uncertain due to his lack of play time, the French international joined the club from German side Eintracht Francfort over a year ago for a fee of 90 million euros. However, between poor runs of form and lack of trust from his coach, his time at the club was never easy. He is now set to leave the club in the next mercato. According to Fabrizio Romano, "the exit of the Kolo Muani from the club is now considered sure and guaranteed". Earlier this season, many outlets reported interests from various clubs, including Premier League clubs for the French striker.

The second player of the squad who's expected to leave is Milan Skriniar, the former Inter Milan player clearly fell in the hierarchy of centre back at the club. The Slovakia international is reported close to join Turkish side Galatasaray. The deal between both sides is expected to be a loan with option to buy.

Gianluigi Donnarumma's future at the club may be in the balance following the recent interview given by his agent, Enzo Raiola to Radio Sportiva. “Future at PSG? We are in a period of reflection”, Raiola told.

“We will see, anything can happen. Now we are on stand by in contract talks."

The Italy international's contract at the club is set to expire in June 2026 with talks now being stalled.