French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

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Enrique is a good coach and he managed to build a solid squad and they always become champions in every season even though it is a farmer's league. But their performance in UCL is also very good. They almost always qualify for the knockout round. That shows that PSG is on the same level as other top European teams. However, in previous seasons I think PSG is very dependent on Mbappe's performance. Mbappe has a very significant impact on the results of the match. I see as if Mbappe is carrying PSG alone. I think Enrique must be able to prove that they can still perform well without Mbappe. PSG really needs another finisher and I think some league games will show how PSG performs without Mbappe.

I have no doubt at all about Enrique's ability to find another finisher for PSG this season even though it may not be on par with Mbappe, but with the new format in the UCL, of course it could help PSG a little in their efforts to win their first UCL trophy this season. In addition, PSG must not be too worried about the domestic trophy because in Ligue 1 there is still no team that can beat them this season. So Enrique will only prepare some players who are suitable for finishers and also those who are suitable for the team's defense area so that PSG's strength is not lost when Mbappe is no longer in the squad.

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PSG must really protect their players this time because there was interest from a Saudi league team that wanted to recruit a Korean player, Lee Kang-In. I think it would be quite crucial if the player accepted a large salary offer and that's why PSG would be at a great disadvantage if Lee Kang-In left. Lee Kang-In has been a mainstay of PSG's midfield for the past two seasons and he has shown no decline in performance at all until now.

Not only that, interest in Lee Kang-In reportedly also came from an EPL team and PSG firmly rejected the offer last month. The fee offered was very large, 70m euros, but PSG certainly would not be tempted by that money considering their finances are one of the best at the moment.



Source: https://www.footmercato.net/a7513987271979421172-larabie-saoudite-prepare-une-offre-xxl-pour-kang-in-lee-et-le-psg

[Jody.Drummer]

-snip-So I don't expect much from PSG next season unless they find a suitable replacement for Mbappe.

Enrique is a good coach and he managed to build a solid squad and they always become champions in every season even though it is a farmer's league. But their performance in UCL is also very good. They almost always qualify for the knockout round. That shows that PSG is on the same level as other top European teams. However, in previous seasons I think PSG is very dependent on Mbappe's performance. Mbappe has a very significant impact on the results of the match. I see as if Mbappe is carrying PSG alone. I think Enrique must be able to prove that they can still perform well without Mbappe. PSG really needs another finisher and I think some league games will show how PSG performs without Mbappe.

It is very difficult to find a player with the ability like Mbappe, so it will take time for them to be able to have a player like that again. But that doesn't mean they can't get it, because it's possible that the player they bring in this season can perform beyond expectations and have a big influence on the game of Paris Saint Germain. Nothing is impossible in football and it could even be better than Mbappe.

But rather than continuing to talk about Mbappe, I think they should focus more on improving the squad as a whole. Because it's useless if they have star players while the other players can't complement each other, then the failures and failures like they've felt so far will continue to happen. For me, team strength is more important than just having star players, because it will be covered if they can complement each other, that's what we call an even squad.

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PSG must really protect their players this time because there was interest from a Saudi league team that wanted to recruit a Korean player, Lee Kang-In. I think it would be quite crucial if the player accepted a large salary offer and that's why PSG would be at a great disadvantage if Lee Kang-In left. Lee Kang-In has been a mainstay of PSG's midfield for the past two seasons and he has shown no decline in performance at all until now.

Not only that, interest in Lee Kang-In reportedly also came from an EPL team and PSG firmly rejected the offer last month. The fee offered was very large, 70m euros, but PSG certainly would not be tempted by that money considering their finances are one of the best at the moment.



Source: https://www.footmercato.net/a7513987271979421172-larabie-saoudite-prepare-une-offre-xxl-pour-kang-in-lee-et-le-psg

PSG is trying to improve the squad they have by bringing in several new players so it will be difficult to see PSG letting go of its current main players, losing Mbappe has made PSG lose their sharpness in terms of scoring goals and now they are actually try to search for a new striker which indeed worthy to replace Mbappe in next season, apart from that, by bringing in several new players it certainly shows their ambition to be better next season, so I think  they don't want to risk losing Lee Kang In again at this time,  Lee Kang in has appeared very impressive performance  in the last two seasons and we can no longer doubt his ability to build attacks from the right wing because he having the speed and accuracy of passes like other Korean football players, Lee Kang In also has the ability to play in various different positions so that Enrique has no difficulty in arranging their formations so far.

To be honest, apart from the source you mentioned, I personally don't see any stronger source that would inform me if there is any interest from Arab clubs or others in recruiting Lee Kang in at this time, apart from that, if there are other teams that are interested in bringing him,  but I think it doesn't seem like that there are reasons for PSG to sell him because it will be very difficult to find another player who is as versatile as he is at the moment.

[Velvet78]

PSG must really protect their players this time because there was interest from a Saudi league team that wanted to recruit a Korean player, Lee Kang-In. I think it would be quite crucial if the player accepted a large salary offer and that's why PSG would be at a great disadvantage if Lee Kang-In left. Lee Kang-In has been a mainstay of PSG's midfield for the past two seasons and he has shown no decline in performance at all until now.

Not only that, interest in Lee Kang-In reportedly also came from an EPL team and PSG firmly rejected the offer last month. The fee offered was very large, 70m euros, but PSG certainly would not be tempted by that money considering their finances are one of the best at the moment.



Source: https://www.footmercato.net/a7513987271979421172-larabie-saoudite-prepare-une-offre-xxl-pour-kang-in-lee-et-le-psg

What PSG must do from now on is to keep their talents in the team, not to sell them. Therefore they are doing the right thing by keeping Lee Kang-In.    They wanted to keep Mbappe as well but the plans didn't go as they expected.

Now I'm just curious about whether we will see any star signing in this transfer window. To fill a star like Mbappe's place of course. They surely wish they were able to sell Mbappe for a good fee instead of free agent.

If there is no FFP problem in the Ligue 1 then they can still make a big spending for another star I assume. But who would it be? I don't see any such player on their radar these days.

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Enrique is a good coach and he managed to build a solid squad and they always become champions in every season even though it is a farmer's league. But their performance in UCL is also very good. They almost always qualify for the knockout round. That shows that PSG is on the same level as other top European teams. However, in previous seasons I think PSG is very dependent on Mbappe's performance. Mbappe has a very significant impact on the results of the match. I see as if Mbappe is carrying PSG alone. I think Enrique must be able to prove that they can still perform well without Mbappe. PSG really needs another finisher and I think some league games will show how PSG performs without Mbappe.

I have no doubt at all about Enrique's ability to find another finisher for PSG this season even though it may not be on par with Mbappe, but with the new format in the UCL, of course it could help PSG a little in their efforts to win their first UCL trophy this season. In addition, PSG must not be too worried about the domestic trophy because in Ligue 1 there is still no team that can beat them this season. So Enrique will only prepare some players who are suitable for finishers and also those who are suitable for the team's defense area so that PSG's strength is not lost when Mbappe is no longer in the squad.

As far as I know, Enrique doesn't always succeed in making PSG win trophies because, as far as I know, Enrique has just been at PSG for one season, so it doesn't seem right to say "always". But apart from that, it is true that Enrique is a great coach who certainly has great experience in his coaching career. Thus, of course it will be easy for Enrique to keep PSG fine even without Mbappe.

The reason I say that it will be easy for Enrique to keep PSG doing well is because basically PSG is the team that has the best finances in Ligue 1 and thus, it will be easy for Enrique to maintain good performance because he has good support too. But even though I remain confident that Enrique will be successful at PSG even if only in the domestic league,  at least it is a big curiosity how PSG will be next season. Because so far PSG has depended on Mbappe, so it may be a bigger challenge than before for Enrique to make PSG consistent throughout the season.

[rahmad2nd]

We can't say anything yet about PSG in the next season without Mbappe. Mbappe was a big part of PSG and he was an effective player on this team but still, he was just a player and we know Enrique or all the other people in PSG were expecting to see Mbappe leave the team and they were getting ready for it. That's why they could have a plan for the time when he leaves the team and they could find an alternative player to take his place in PSG.
Even Enrique said they would fill the place of Mbappe in PSG with the teamwork of all players.
 

we agree and as I often discuss in several posts, Mbappe has left. Like it or not, PSG must be ready with the available players or bring in other options in this summer's transfer window. even we know that the coming and going of players does not make the club disappear, they will look for a replacement and ensure the next steps. Mbappe is one of the great players, but when his dream is difficult to realize with PSG, then he has the right to choose his future. currently PSG is trying to bring in several newcomers that they are targeting in this summer's transfer window, none other than so that PSG can remain a competitive team. at least, PSG will maintain its dominance in the French League. I am sure Enrique will do his job to the maximum, he will devote his energy so that his team can compete at the Champions League level. even though it is constrained, efforts must still be made as a giant Lique 1 team.

[imamusma]

We can't say anything yet about PSG in the next season without Mbappe. Mbappe was a big part of PSG and he was an effective player on this team but still, he was just a player and we know Enrique or all the other people in PSG were expecting to see Mbappe leave the team and they were getting ready for it. That's why they could have a plan for the time when he leaves the team and they could find an alternative player to take his place in PSG.
Even Enrique said they would fill the place of Mbappe in PSG with the teamwork of all players.
 

we agree and as I often discuss in several posts, Mbappe has left. Like it or not, PSG must be ready with the available players or bring in other options in this summer's transfer window. even we know that the coming and going of players does not make the club disappear, they will look for a replacement and ensure the next steps. Mbappe is one of the great players, but when his dream is difficult to realize with PSG, then he has the right to choose his future. currently PSG is trying to bring in several newcomers that they are targeting in this summer's transfer window, none other than so that PSG can remain a competitive team. at least, PSG will maintain its dominance in the French League. I am sure Enrique will do his job to the maximum, he will devote his energy so that his team can compete at the Champions League level. even though it is constrained, efforts must still be made as a giant Lique 1 team.

PSG should immediately complete all their transfer plans before Ligue 1 starts, because it can give Luis Enrique the freedom to prepare the team to build closeness with all the players. If in the end PSG fails to find a replacement for Mbappe, I think it will not threaten their dominance in Ligue 1, but the decline will be seen in the Champions League. However, the squad that PSG currently has is actually quite good, so far their performance may not be optimal because they are too dependent on Mbappe. Next season without Mbappe PSG can start with a different strategy, play more collectively and who knows it can bring better luck. It is not an easy job to win the Champions League trophy, because currently Real Madrid and Manchester City have better strength among all the contestants. The transfer window will close in 20 days, Osimhen is still being hotly discussed as a strong candidate to replace Mbappe.

[GiftedMAN]

I have no doubt that Luis Enrique is a very experienced coach. But is PSG's squad strong enough this season? Is PSG's current squad strong enough to dominate Ligue 1 and the Champions League? I don't think so.

Without Mbappe, PSG's attack is relatively weak. Luis Enrique managed to strengthen the bonding between the players. Luis Enrique's match strategy is also very good. But without a good and experienced finisher, it is very difficult to sustain a consistently good performance. And it will be even more difficult in the Champions League. So I don't expect much from PSG next season unless they find a suitable replacement for Mbappe.

We can't say anything yet about PSG in the next season without Mbappe. Mbappe was a big part of PSG and he was an effective player on this team but still, he was just a player and we know Enrique or all the other people in PSG were expecting to see Mbappe leave the team and they were getting ready for it. That's why they could have a plan for the time when he leaves the team and they could find an alternative player to take his place in PSG.
Even Enrique said they would fill the place of Mbappe in PSG with the teamwork of all players.
 

They should forget about Mbappe and they should focus on the squad they have now, Mbappe is an individual while in football they will play as a team, so it should not have a big impact even though Mbappe is a player who contributes greatly to Paris Saint Germain's attack. If they keep remembering Mbappe then it will have a bad impact on them and also it will never bring Mbappe back into their squad because the contract at Real Madrid has also been signed. Instead they have to show that even without Mbappe in the squad they can play even better. They have the potential to do all that, it just depends on how they can utilize the great potential that is within them.

Mbappe is now a Real Madrid player I wonder why people are still talking about him as if he's still in the PSG team, PSG could have a better team in absence of Mbappe since the team will not be dependent on any one's shoulder again and coming to the next season I expect the coach to encourage the players to focus more on having the growth and betterment of the club at heart before choosing to pursue individual achievements. Once they play as a team and work on their performance they may still dominate the Ligue1 and make a difference in the champions league competition next season.

[Obim34]

The UCL is no big joke this season, any team wanting it should have to do even better than last season. PSG are going to get competitive but not dominating on the Champions league, I feel there is a lot of team with better squad compared to PSG. It's best they focus mainly on other leagues which they have better chances of securing the victory because it will turn into a hell if they should focused on becoming Champions league winner, not having it at the end and still going trophy less for the season.

The competition in UCL is always competitive every season, teams that want to win the trophy must be able to maintain their performance and not make any mistakes in the match. The only reason PSG have never won the UCL trophy is because they don't have a winning mentality and the players always struggle when facing other favorites. The very low competition in Ligue 1 also had an impact on PSG's failure in the UCL, they often got easy wins in the domestic league because the quality of their opponents was still far below them.

Winning the UCL trophy is not as easy as imagined, even though PSG has spent a lot of money, they still haven't been able to get the trophy. Luis Enrique must be able to erase PSG's curse in the Champions League, he who has experience with Barcelona must be able to improve PSG quality so that they can compete in the UCL.

Champions league is a league for Champions coming from different leagues, it is not something easy to win with an average performance. PSG are still struggling, even when they had the best of the squad together they were still unable to win the UCL, talk more of now when the players who where the pioneers are no longer in the team. PSG wants the UCL but their value doesn't match to reflect the outcome of what they have in mind, they will someday win the UCL but not this season untill further in the feature when the squad is updated with key players.

[Iranus]

PSG must really protect their players this time because there was interest from a Saudi league team that wanted to recruit a Korean player, Lee Kang-In. I think it would be quite crucial if the player accepted a large salary offer and that's why PSG would be at a great disadvantage if Lee Kang-In left. Lee Kang-In has been a mainstay of PSG's midfield for the past two seasons and he has shown no decline in performance at all until now.
Not only that, interest in Lee Kang-In reportedly also came from an EPL team and PSG firmly rejected the offer last month. The fee offered was very large, 70m euros, but PSG certainly would not be tempted by that money considering their finances are one of the best at the moment.

I understand that the PSG finances did take somewhat of a hit when they had to let Mbappé go for free. But I think they are not going to sell important players from the squad to make up for that. If they actually do that, that is going to be a bad decision from them. And right now they are being coached by Luis Enrique. He is a very decorated and capable coach. I don’t think he is going to allow something like that to happen. Even though things are not that good for PSG, they still have hope. But if the players are interested in leaving PSG, either for money or to go to a better club, then it is going to be a different story. Because if players want to leave, it is very hard to make them stay. and even if they end up staying, you cannot guarantee that they are going to perform well. I’m sure PSG knows that very well.

[TelolettOm]

So far, Olympique Marseille has managed to bring in 7 new players for the team, either paid, loan, or transfer fee.

This really interesting, just when I taught Marseille is done signing for the season, they are adding yet another to the squad. Last season they didn't do much so maybe they are getting prepared already, they have to strength the team because a possible opportunity avails it self ahead in this new season and they may have the chance to be amongst the top team especially if they are able to win trophies or finish well by the end of the Season in their domestic league. PSG that has been trying to fix their team aswell, the teams will trying to increase the competition in the league as they are seeing that most likely the dominance of the top teams may not be there again.

It's still not stopping.
Already Marseille have signed 8 players including loan transfers. Actually they have been quite successful in selling some of their players for a good price, so far their Current transfer record is still plus, in +€20.50m.
https://www.transfermarkt.com/olympique-marseille/startseite/verein/244

And now, they are bidding Arsenal Striker, Eddie Nketiah (CF/25YO)
Arsenal set £25 million as deal worth, but Marseille not yet agree, last bid £17m.
Negotiations still ongoing. Personal agreement done. Nketiah happy to join OM.

Source: Olympique Marseille have sent new bid to Arsenal for Eddie Nketiah!

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It is noted that they have already recruited 7 players this season so Marseille will be a little more prepared to face the 2024/25 season.

Source : https://www.transfermarkt.com/olympique-marseille/transfers/verein/244

Marseille might get a chance to compete with PSG this season because PSG no longer has Mbappe, if they don't recruit Victor Oshimen, it is likely that PSG's performance will be mediocre, therefore Marseille has made many changes by bringing in several players, especially in several very important lines such as their back line and front line.

Marseille do have a prospect of winning League 1 if PSG doesn't put their club inorder before the league starts. They don't have mbappe again but they don't want to sign someone to replace him. There are many wingers available that they can go for to replace mbappe or just go for a striker that they can depend on to get them goals when they need them to win games but they're feeling redundant. Lille and Monaco shouldn't not be left out of the conversation of likely winners because they have been runner up for some seasons and if PSG doesn't have their camp in order, we can except this clubs to come into the fight for who will win but I do think PSG will be competent next season in lifting the trophy again. There isn't many clubs that can stand toes to toes with PSG in Ligue 1. PSG just need to get everything done on time and sign new players and they become the favourites again

So far PSG has not recruited a striker to replace Mbappe or indeed PSG is not in a hurry in this matter and may think of trying to survive with the players they have by looking at the tactics that Luis Enrique will do in building a club without a goal-hungry winger, PSG has several wingers but yes they are not as great as Mbappe maybe this will be their chance to show their abilities that do not only rely on Mbappe.

If clubs like Marseille, Lille and Monaco are able to provide fierce resistance in the title hunt maybe PSG will immediately rush to recruit a winger at the opening of the transfer window in the middle of the season later.

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So far PSG has not recruited a striker to replace Mbappe or indeed PSG is not in a hurry in this matter and may think of trying to survive with the players they have by looking at the tactics that Luis Enrique will do in building a club without a goal-hungry winger, PSG has several wingers but yes they are not as great as PSG maybe this will be their chance to show their abilities that do not only rely on Mbappe.

Well at PSG they have a team that I don't see much potential in , to be honest, they have a coach who has had to change a lot of things, and for me a team like PSG needs to make a lot of Changes because their biggest star is gone, is there someone like Mbappé to look for? It's difficult, but they have to do something to make them perform. PS has always been first in Ligue 1, but in Ligue 1 , in the UCL, not even when Messi was there did they Manage to win the UCL, so this is one of the goals they have to set themselves.

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And now, they are bidding Arsenal Striker, Eddie Nketiah (CF/25YO)
Arsenal set £25 million as deal worth, but Marseille not yet agree, last bid £17m.
Negotiations still ongoing. Personal agreement done. Nketiah happy to join OM.

There seems to be a bit of a misunderstanding about this explanation as it is not Arsenal who want 25 million and I have actually discussed this before.


Initially, Arsenal made a statement that they would release Eddie Nketiah for 40 million.


After that Marseille made an offer of 27 million but Arsenal still rejected the offer because they wanted 35 million.


After that Marseille have the alternative of trying to recruit Wahi as a last resort but will still prioritize Eddie Nketiah but will wait for the final decision from Arsenal after the proposal submitted is approved.

Source

• https://x.com/DeadlineDayLive/status/1780519065028559211?t=pRWloJtNw_VmpPS8qUf0DA&s=19
• https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1819676835438809163?t=0iJa92382m6GWq-H2J1RbQ&s=19
• https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1821180097635729731?t=0dVmguGSFrdbaMNLDK7pgw&s=19

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I have no doubt that Luis Enrique is a very experienced coach. But is PSG's squad strong enough this season? Is PSG's current squad strong enough to dominate Ligue 1 and the Champions League? I don't think so.

Without Mbappe, PSG's attack is relatively weak. Luis Enrique managed to strengthen the bonding between the players. Luis Enrique's match strategy is also very good. But without a good and experienced finisher, it is very difficult to sustain a consistently good performance. And it will be even more difficult in the Champions League. So I don't expect much from PSG next season unless they find a suitable replacement for Mbappe.

I still admit the dominance of League 1 but to compete strongly like last season in the Champions League I really doubt PSG.
Previously PSG always dominated League 1 even though there were only a few professional players left, even without Mbappe PSG would still be able to dominate the title but without a reliable striker like Mbappe, PSG certainly would not be able to compete in the Champions League even though they currently have a replacement for Mbappe but their talents are not equal.

Yes, maybe we are too early to say this but since we remember Enrique trying not to use Mbappe in his attack line, the results were very bad last season, more often ending in draws and losses.
That is the reason I support your opinion that in the UCL later PSG will have a lot of trouble.

I still admit the dominance of League 1 but to compete strongly like last season in the Champions League I really doubt PSG.
Previously PSG always dominated League 1 even though there were only a few professional players left, even without Mbappe PSG would still be able to dominate the title but without a reliable striker like Mbappe, PSG certainly would not be able to compete in the Champions League even though they currently have a replacement for Mbappe but their talents are not equal.

Yes, maybe we are too early to say this but since we remember Enrique trying not to use Mbappe in his attack line, the results were very bad last season, more often ending in draws and losses.
That is the reason I support your opinion that in the UCL later PSG will have a lot of trouble.

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Champions league is a league for Champions coming from different leagues, it is not something easy to win with an average performance. PSG are still struggling, even when they had the best of the squad together they were still unable to win the UCL, talk more of now when the players who where the pioneers are no longer in the team. PSG wants the UCL but their value doesn't match to reflect the outcome of what they have in mind, they will someday win the UCL but not this season untill further in the feature when the squad is updated with key players.

I also think the same for PSG who even with the new format in the Champions League this season will not help PSG much to win their first trophy if their squad depth is still very mediocre. But I am very impressed with the efforts of the current PSG coach who continues to target the best players to be brought into the PSG squad and of course that is to increase the strength of the PSG team in all the events they participate in this season. But for my belief in the Champions League, I think what you said is much more accurate, where PSG will still find it quite difficult to win the Champions League this season if we look at the players that PSG currently has.

[Hirose UK]

Champions league is a league for Champions coming from different leagues, it is not something easy to win with an average performance. PSG are still struggling, even when they had the best of the squad together they were still unable to win the UCL, talk more of now when the players who where the pioneers are no longer in the team. PSG wants the UCL but their value doesn't match to reflect the outcome of what they have in mind, they will someday win the UCL but not this season untill further in the feature when the squad is updated with key players.

I also think the same for PSG who even with the new format in the Champions League this season will not help PSG much to win their first trophy if their squad depth is still very mediocre. But I am very impressed with the efforts of the current PSG coach who continues to target the best players to be brought into the PSG squad and of course that is to increase the strength of the PSG team in all the events they participate in this season. But for my belief in the Champions League, I think what you said is much more accurate, where PSG will still find it quite difficult to win the Champions League this season if we look at the players that PSG currently has.

UCL is not an easy competition for PSG to win, they have had several chances and failed, now maybe with the new format some people have hope for PSG to win UCL, but in reality it is not that easy.
If later PSG gets match schedule against big and strong team like Real Madrid, Manchester City or Inter Milan then it is certain that they will not get an easy victory and of course it is difficult for PSG to save full points.
Indeed, for now in utilizing the summer transfer window shows that Enrique is actively looking for and bringing in potential players to strengthen the team, but in the next season I doubt it can help them much in the UCL competition.

[JeffBrad12]

Champions league is a league for Champions coming from different leagues, it is not something easy to win with an average performance. PSG are still struggling, even when they had the best of the squad together they were still unable to win the UCL, talk more of now when the players who where the pioneers are no longer in the team. PSG wants the UCL but their value doesn't match to reflect the outcome of what they have in mind, they will someday win the UCL but not this season untill further in the feature when the squad is updated with key players.

I also think the same for PSG who even with the new format in the Champions League this season will not help PSG much to win their first trophy if their squad depth is still very mediocre. But I am very impressed with the efforts of the current PSG coach who continues to target the best players to be brought into the PSG squad and of course that is to increase the strength of the PSG team in all the events they participate in this season. But for my belief in the Champions League, I think what you said is much more accurate, where PSG will still find it quite difficult to win the Champions League this season if we look at the players that PSG currently has.

PSG has never won the UCL in its simpler format. So, it's hard to believe they can win it in this more complicated version. Though Enrique is slowly building a decent squad for the UCL, I think they will still fail.

Look at the current outright for UCL.



PSG was not even in the top 5 favored to win the UCL. It has also surprised me how City is still the most favored club to win the UCL. PSG seems to be failing again soon.

Madrid/City most likely to win the UCL this season.

[Zlantann]

It's still not stopping.
Already Marseille have signed 8 players including loan transfers. Actually they have been quite successful in selling some of their players for a good price, so far their Current transfer record is still plus, in +€20.50m.
https://www.transfermarkt.com/olympique-marseille/startseite/verein/244

And now, they are bidding Arsenal Striker, Eddie Nketiah (CF/25YO)
Arsenal set £25 million as deal worth, but Marseille not yet agree, last bid £17m.
Negotiations still ongoing. Personal agreement done. Nketiah happy to join OM.

Olympique Marseille is not taking this season lightly. The signing of Mason Greenwood, Ismaël Koné, and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg excites me because I want to see the end of PSG dominance. I just hope the deal for Eddie Nketiah pulls through because he would be an ideal replacement for the departed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. It is good Roberto De Zerbi is getting these players because the team that he met will not be able to win the league. Eddie was tipped to be one of the best strikers in the EPL but his lack of playing time has affected his performance. Hopefully, he will have more time to improve himself in France. The absence of Mbappe in PSG and the absence of involvement of Olympique Marseille in any European competition might be their advantage in winning League One.