PSG and Luis Enrique seek seven reinforcements after falling to Chelsea

There was a clear favorite going into the Club World Cup final. Every betting slip had PSG as the winner. But reality played out differently—Chelsea defied the odds and flattened the French side with a commanding 3-0 victory. A tough blow, yes, but in Paris there’s no time for regrets. It’s all about turning the page and moving on.

That’s why, according to Sportskeeda, PSG has already outlined a plan to overhaul the squad. Reports suggest the club is aiming for seven strategic signings to patch the gaps.

Fixing the cracks in the wall

Luis Enrique’s PSG was riding high. The team had just lifted the coveted Champions League trophy and topped France’s Ligue 1. But trophies masked flaws lurking in the lineup. The loss to the English side became a wake-up call—it exposed PSG’s weak spots, ones now being addressed with specific names.

One name gaining serious traction at PSG is Illya Zabarnyi, a Ukrainian center-back currently with Bournemouth. The club is reportedly considering a fee close to €60 million. The plan? To fortify the central defense with sturdier profiles that can support Marquinhos and reduce the load on Lucas Hernández.

 

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There’s buzz in Paris about revamping the midfield setup as well. While Joshua Kimmich is no longer a target after renewing his contract with Bayern, PSG is exploring seasoned candidates with dynamic presence. They want a midfielder who can set the pace without losing competitive edge.

Up front, the priorities are crystal clear. PSG is heavily considering Victor Osimhen and Rafael Leão, two top-tier attackers who top the wish list. The club still isn’t fully convinced by Gonçalo Ramos as its go-to striker, so they’re looking to boost firepower.

While this sounds like a bold restructuring plan, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is fully backing manager Luis Enrique. He’s shown his support publicly—including after a tense exchange with João Pedro at the end of the match against Chelsea. In Paris, Enrique’s leadership is seen as central to the club’s future.

So no sackings—just reconstruction. The revamped PSG is done with excuses. And given how fast the transfer market moves and how relentless the pressure is, the board is aiming to finalize all reinforcements before preseason kicks off.