French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[klidex]

Messi has left PSG, Neymar has left, Ramos has left, Mbappe has left this season and I still consider this team to be one of the favorites in Ligue 1. So far, there is no team in this league that can overtake PSG in the title race. As in other seasons, next season too PSG will be at the top of the points table and they will secure the France League title. 

Several players left PSG but we feel like maybe PSG will not plan any more with their team but they will definitely plan with the team. Earlier they used to build teams without thinking but now they think twice before making a deal because their club now has a quality manager. 
Looking forward to a big deal from PSG, the deal will be a successful one.

Yes, it seems that PSG will no longer make a breakthrough by bringing in a number of big players like the last few seasons. PSG is still the favorite in League 1 and it seems difficult to compete with them even though they no longer have a player as great as Mbappe. Luis Enrique will also be more free to manage the team because there is no longer major intervention in the team like when Mbappe was still there.

PSG may be considering the FFP rules in terms of player purchases so far they have been too reckless in recruiting expensive players without thinking about the side effects that will occur if they continue to violate the rules which will ultimately harm them, PSG has spent more than 100 million euros in bringing in 3 players so far and it seems they will not add more expensive players, they even seem not to bring in Victor Oshimen this summer even though negotiations are still ongoing until now.

I am quite curious about PSG's appearance next season whether they are still the strongest in league 1 or not I think they will have a little difficulty because they no longer have players who contribute greatly like Mbappe.

[legendbtc]

Messi has left PSG, Neymar has left, Ramos has left, Mbappe has left this season and I still consider this team to be one of the favorites in Ligue 1. So far, there is no team in this league that can overtake PSG in the title race. As in other seasons, next season too PSG will be at the top of the points table and they will secure the France League title. 

Several players left PSG but we feel like maybe PSG will not plan any more with their team but they will definitely plan with the team. Earlier they used to build teams without thinking but now they think twice before making a deal because their club now has a quality manager. 
Looking forward to a big deal from PSG, the deal will be a successful one.

Yes, it seems that PSG will no longer make a breakthrough by bringing in a number of big players like the last few seasons. PSG is still the favorite in League 1 and it seems difficult to compete with them even though they no longer have a player as great as Mbappe. Luis Enrique will also be more free to manage the team because there is no longer major intervention in the team like when Mbappe was still there.

PSG may be considering the FFP rules in terms of player purchases so far they have been too reckless in recruiting expensive players without thinking about the side effects that will occur if they continue to violate the rules which will ultimately harm them, PSG has spent more than 100 million euros in bringing in 3 players so far and it seems they will not add more expensive players, they even seem not to bring in Victor Oshimen this summer even though negotiations are still ongoing until now.

I am quite curious about PSG's appearance next season whether they are still the strongest in league 1 or not I think they will have a little difficulty because they no longer have players who contribute greatly like Mbappe.

The fact that they didn't get any money from the Mbappe deal was probably a big shock to them. I think they are no longer eager to find top stars. Finding a replacement for Mbappe will not be easy. Of course, they are still the strongest team in Ligue 1. But the Champions League is getting further and further away from them. Maybe they will have to give up their dream of conquering the Champions League.

This season started without striker Mbappe, you will see how influential he is for PSG. Luis Enrique knew that in advance, so he needed to find suitable names to fill this vacant position if he didn't want a difficult season. I still want the rumor that PSG wants to recruit Lamine Yamal to be true. Lamine Yamal is probably the hottest young player on the transfer market this summer, PSG is always willing to spend money on stars like that. I don't know if they are scared this time or want to continue setting the world transfer record.

[bering]

Marseille a realized that without Mabppe, this would be the first season where PSG looks a little weaker and they are really doing all they can right now, they are getting as many players as they can to get that one title. They are aware that they can't keep getting titles, PSG has unlimited levels of money, and they will make the team good enough, and probably will win this year too.

However, at the very least Marseille hopes that this season they could get the win, if they get the title this season, all this money will be worth it because they can then sell many players as champions, making much more money, that's important situation. I believe that we are going to deal with a great situation when this ends, we just need to pay this team close look. If they do fine, I can see them win it all.

Marseille has new face now because next season they have new manager and some of new players and it's interesting to know how far they go in this competition under De Zerbi because if i am not mistaken this is his first experience to train the team from Ligue 1 and Marseille has a tradition although they cannot considers as strong contender for race title but they almost every season reach to top 4 and let see it later whether De Zerbi can realize this target or not

About PSG i think without Mbappe this team is still very strong they even strong candidate for the title just like we all now and for forward lines they still have Randal Kolo Muani or Goncalo Ramos which can be played as the striker to replace Mbappe position so i am sure even without Mbappe PSG most likely will gets Ligue 1 title again

[Hanadawa]

-snip-I still want the rumor that PSG wants to recruit Lamine Yamal to be true. Lamine Yamal is probably the hottest young player on the transfer market this summer, PSG is always willing to spend money on stars like that. I don't know if they are scared this time or want to continue setting the world transfer record.

I don't think it will happen, at least this season. Barcelona have surprisingly managed to bring in Dani Olmo from Leipzig. It seems like Barcelona are trying to build an Olmo-Yamal-Williams trident. They have already got two players. I don't know what their chances are of getting Nico Williams, but I'm sure PSG won't get Yamal because Barcelona won't let him go even if they want to break the record for the most expensive player purchase in history. Currently, none of the rumors regarding a new PSG striker have come true. Luis Enrique must know that they are losing their best player and it will affect their performance in the UCL. Because I'm sure PSG are still unbeatable in Ligue 1.

[rendravolt]

~snip~

Paris Saint-Germain’s pursuit of Jadon Sancho likely to end after signing of Desire Doue

Paris Saint-Germain have won the race to sign French starlet Desire Doue and the move is likely to “end their pursuit” of Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho.

Doue, 19, emerged as one of the hottest prospects on the market this summer with a host of Europe’s elite clubs expressing an interest in the Stade Rennais academy graduate, including United. A report relayed by The Peoples Person in May revealed Old Trafford executives had “initiated contacts” with the Ligue 1 side over a potential move for Doue following extensive scouting by the recruitment department.

Source: https://thepeoplesperson.com/2024/08/12/paris-saint-germains-pursuit-of-jadon-sancho-could-be-over-after-the-signing-of-desire-doue-283957/

What else can be expected from Sancho despite playing well for Dortmund for half a season and I think it is right for PSG to secure a deal with Desire Doue. I know PSG still have to look for other options for the attack line and I think they can recruit better players than Sancho with the financial strength they have.

Now at least PSG has no other problems and it is up to coach Luis Enrique to formulate the right strategy for the readiness of the future competition. Maybe there are still some adjustments because so far PSG has depended on Mbappe and now it is time for PSG to change the role of each player into an important part for a victory and not always depend on one particular player.

[Zlantann]

-snip-I still want the rumor that PSG wants to recruit Lamine Yamal to be true. Lamine Yamal is probably the hottest young player on the transfer market this summer, PSG is always willing to spend money on stars like that. I don't know if they are scared this time or want to continue setting the world transfer record.

I don't think it will happen, at least this season. Barcelona have surprisingly managed to bring in Dani Olmo from Leipzig. It seems like Barcelona are trying to build an Olmo-Yamal-Williams trident. They have already got two players. I don't know what their chances are of getting Nico Williams, but I'm sure PSG won't get Yamal because Barcelona won't let him go even if they want to break the record for the most expensive player purchase in history. Currently, none of the rumors regarding a new PSG striker have come true. Luis Enrique must know that they are losing their best player and it will affect their performance in the UCL. Because I'm sure PSG are still unbeatable in Ligue 1.

Nico Williams and Yamil Lamar's partnership would have been the ideal combination since both players understand themselves. Hansi Flick would have to work with the player he has since Nico's deal might not materialize this season. Dani Olmo is an excellent player and I don't think Barca should bother about bringing in Nico, except the club has some other plans for the Spanish star.

When it comes to the transfer of players, three factors play important roles: the player's interest, the club's interest, and the money involved. When. If a player wants to leave a club, it will be very difficult to stop him, and if the club forces him to stay, they won't get the best out of him. There has been no proof that the Spanish international wants to move to PSG. Barcelona has some financial problems, but I don't think that would warrant them to sell one of the biggest assets at their disposal. PSG has also disputed the claim that they are willing to take as much as €250m for the young player. They called it a rumor and cleared the air that they have never discussed with Barca representative Deco or Lamar's agent Jorge Mendes to discuss signing the player. The player's contract will end in 2026 with a release clause of about €100m, but I am sure Barca will extend it with improved pay and a high release clause.

[LUCKMCFLY]

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.

One of PSG's problems is the incompatibility between the squad and the manager. Mbappe's departure to Real Madrid is an important loss for PSG, but the technical director's inability to match the squad is a bigger problem in my opinion. A team like PSG should have had a coach like De Zerbi, a high tempo coach who pushes the players to their limits, but they wasted time with coaches like Pochettino and Tuchel who stuck to their own tactics. Even Luis Enrique couldn't cure this team. Those who come to PSG are trying to rediscover football.

The obsession with winning the Champions League has put a lot of pressure on the team and I think everyone in the team has lost their identity. Also, the efforts to build a team on Mbappe have failed PSG. They couldn't find a top class striker and the team's confidence dropped. Maybe it would be better for PSG if Mbappe leaves PSG.

Now is the time when Luis Enrique should be thinking the most about how to do things better, because it's obvious that it's not easy, things will get more Difficult and every time there are more ways to do things right, I personally think that PSG will not be that overwhelming team that everyone thinks it will be, on the contrary, it may be that now things turn out for the best if you consider that any or all scenarios for the team can be relevant in Ligue 1 Considering that they are without star players, now they have to move as a team.

Paris Saint-Germain was one of several clubs interested in Athletic Club’s star, Nico Williams. However, the UEFA Euro 2024 winner reportedly turned down their offer this summer, a decision that reportedly surprised the Parisians.

Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham, Barcelona, and PSG are all reportedly eyeing Williams at one point this summer transfer window.

According to a recent report from Diario SPORT, Williams has officially turned down PSG’s offer. Manager Luis Enrique and sports director Luis Campos have been informed, and they believe he’ll be staying with Athletic Club.

RMC Sport’s Fabrice Hawkins spoke about PSG’s confidence in its pursuit of Williams, which has reportedly fallen short.

“The strategy of more bling-bling seems to be confirmed,” Hawkins said (h/t Le10Sport). “Despite everything, I had heard about a star profile. Nico Williams, I had mentioned a figure of 70 percent. PSG was quite confident about this file. But no. He should stay in Bilbao.”

Source: https://psgtalk.com/2024/08/psg-was-quite-confident-in-winning-race-for-barcelona-target-before-offer-was-rejected/

[RaltcoinsB]

Apart from the 3 clubs above, there is also one more club that is still in the qualifying round, namely LOSC. They are now in the 3rd round of the Champions League qualifiers. They face Fenerbahce and are ahead in the first leg with a score of 2-1. In the second leg they only need a draw to be in the play-off round and one step away from going to the Champions League.

Right. LOSC Lille football ball team played very well and did brilliant goals in this match and team score was 2 as comparison to score of Fenerbahçe SK and that team score was only one. Oosterwolde did first goal in the start of match and applied pressure on opponent team because he  did goal in the 12 minutes of the match.  That match was happened in Stade du Hainaut stadium and that stadium was proved to be lucky for LOSC team  .Zhegrova also did excellent goal at right time when team needed and before his goal both teams score was equal and we were expecting penalties in this match but after that we saw result of the match.

The return match is currently being played. If Fenerbahçe wins this match by a margin, the match will go to extra time. If the score does not change in extra time, we may see penalties. I do not see Fenerbahçe well prepared for the season. It seems like Jose Mourinho's influence has not shown much. Lille will win this match in my opinion and advance to the next round. The saddest part is that I am making this comment as a Fenerbahçe fan. I hope we advance to the next round but we cannot play good football.

[pusaka]

The return match is currently being played. If Fenerbahçe wins this match by a margin, the match will go to extra time. If the score does not change in extra time, we may see penalties. I do not see Fenerbahçe well prepared for the season. It seems like Jose Mourinho's influence has not shown much. Lille will win this match in my opinion and advance to the next round. The saddest part is that I am making this comment as a Fenerbahçe fan. I hope we advance to the next round but we cannot play good football.

The first half is over and now they have 45 minutes to maintain the score they got in the first leg. In terms of chances, they can actually be said to have played quite evenly in the first half, but LOSC can control the game more, if this continues in the second half then their chances of qualifying for the play-off round are very big. However, they must stay focused in the second half, because in my opinion Fenerbahce will do everything they can to score goals and the choice is that they must be braver to attack. Don't let them make unnecessary mistakes because it might harm them. Obviously this will be very tense, because what Fenerbahce will feel is that time will run so fast, while for LOSC time will feel long.

[Hvdv]

-snip-I still want the rumor that PSG wants to recruit Lamine Yamal to be true. Lamine Yamal is probably the hottest young player on the transfer market this summer, PSG is always willing to spend money on stars like that. I don't know if they are scared this time or want to continue setting the world transfer record.

I don't think it will happen, at least this season. Barcelona have surprisingly managed to bring in Dani Olmo from Leipzig. It seems like Barcelona are trying to build an Olmo-Yamal-Williams trident. They have already got two players. I don't know what their chances are of getting Nico Williams, but I'm sure PSG won't get Yamal because Barcelona won't let him go even if they want to break the record for the most expensive player purchase in history. Currently, none of the rumors regarding a new PSG striker have come true. Luis Enrique must know that they are losing their best player and it will affect their performance in the UCL. Because I'm sure PSG are still unbeatable in Ligue 1.

Transfers are coming one after another in League 1. Marseille, Lyon, Monaco have strengthened the team with important players. I still accept Paris Saint Germain as the strongest team in League 1, but in order to be competitive in the Champions League, they should put a star instead of Mbappe. But it won't be Yamal. Barça probably won't sell Yamal. Moreover, he is 17 years old.

[rahmad2nd]

The fact that they didn't get any money from the Mbappe deal was probably a big shock to them. I think they are no longer eager to find top stars. Finding a replacement for Mbappe will not be easy. Of course, they are still the strongest team in Ligue 1. But the Champions League is getting further and further away from them. Maybe they will have to give up their dream of conquering the Champions League.

This season started without striker Mbappe, you will see how influential he is for PSG. Luis Enrique knew that in advance, so he needed to find suitable names to fill this vacant position if he didn't want a difficult season. I still want the rumor that PSG wants to recruit Lamine Yamal to be true. Lamine Yamal is probably the hottest young player on the transfer market this summer, PSG is always willing to spend money on stars like that. I don't know if they are scared this time or want to continue setting the world transfer record.

For now there is no need to rush for PSG to insist on winning the Champions League trophy, IMO. after all, they are currently on the right track with Enrique. I mean, PSG is currently in the process of building a team foundation under Luis Enrique. previously, PSG had a mega star project, but winning the Champions League trophy turned out to be not easy. the reason is simple, PSG is not filled with competent players in every line. they only rely on their front line. while the midfielders are not that good especially when the strikers have difficulty scoring goals. their defense is also not good, on average their pivot players are unstable when going through match after match. in this summer's transfer window PSG has not brought in a striker, whether they will only rely on the available players or there are still those they are targeting to be brought to the Parc des Princes. we don't know, at least while waiting for this transfer window to close. talking about Lamine Yamal, I'm sure Barcelona will not let go of their talent. after all, PSG has Dembele in that position. even if PSG want to bring in a winger, Nico Williams is a much more ideal option. well, we'll just have to wait until the end of the summer transfer window. what will Enrique do, or will they still bring in new arrivals.

[Palakka]

Apart from the 3 clubs above, there is also one more club that is still in the qualifying round, namely LOSC. They are now in the 3rd round of the Champions League qualifiers. They face Fenerbahce and are ahead in the first leg with a score of 2-1. In the second leg they only need a draw to be in the play-off round and one step away from going to the Champions League.

Right. LOSC Lille football ball team played very well and did brilliant goals in this match and team score was 2 as comparison to score of Fenerbahçe SK and that team score was only one. Oosterwolde did first goal in the start of match and applied pressure on opponent team because he  did goal in the 12 minutes of the match.  That match was happened in Stade du Hainaut stadium and that stadium was proved to be lucky for LOSC team  .Zhegrova also did excellent goal at right time when team needed and before his goal both teams score was equal and we were expecting penalties in this match but after that we saw result of the match.

The return match is currently being played. If Fenerbahçe wins this match by a margin, the match will go to extra time. If the score does not change in extra time, we may see penalties. I do not see Fenerbahçe well prepared for the season. It seems like Jose Mourinho's influence has not shown much. Lille will win this match in my opinion and advance to the next round. The saddest part is that I am making this comment as a Fenerbahçe fan. I hope we advance to the next round but we cannot play good football.

The first round match between Fenerbache and Lille in the second leg of the Champions League qualifiers has ended, so far Lille seems to really dominate the match and in fact they are relatively very comfortable playing at Fenerbache home, Lille,who really only needs a draw in today match, so in my opinion, lille doesn't want to take risks so they continue to try to put pressure on Fenerbache who so far have not found their best performance in the game, for now Fenerbache has a very big burden to win the match because their players very difficult to develop their game , so if their want to qualify for the next round, I think both teams need to try to increase the intensity of their game, especially in terms of attacks at this time, because I see that both teams are finding it difficult to create many opportunities to score goals and of course currently Mourinho and Bruno Genesio need to change their tactic.

In my opinion, currently Lille chances of qualifying for the next round are actually greater than Fenerbache,  because their are it looks like they have a solid defense to quell Fenerbache attacks, there are 45 minutes left in the match and of course anything can happen later, so let's see in the second half...!

[hahay]

The return match is currently being played. If Fenerbahçe wins this match by a margin, the match will go to extra time. If the score does not change in extra time, we may see penalties. I do not see Fenerbahçe well prepared for the season. It seems like Jose Mourinho's influence has not shown much. Lille will win this match in my opinion and advance to the next round. The saddest part is that I am making this comment as a Fenerbahçe fan. I hope we advance to the next round but we cannot play good football.

The first half is over and now they have 45 minutes to maintain the score they got in the first leg. In terms of chances, they can actually be said to have played quite evenly in the first half, but LOSC can control the game more, if this continues in the second half then their chances of qualifying for the play-off round are very big. However, they must stay focused in the second half, because in my opinion Fenerbahce will do everything they can to score goals and the choice is that they must be braver to attack. Don't let them make unnecessary mistakes because it might harm them. Obviously this will be very tense, because what Fenerbahce will feel is that time will run so fast, while for LOSC time will feel long.

It looks like Lille is also only maintaining the victory it got in the first leg, because even though Lille has good ball possession but in fact it is Fenerbahce who makes more attacks with shots on target that Fenerbahce managed to do. Currently the match is in the 78th minute and thus,there is at least not much time left for Fenerbahce to try and even though Fenerbahce is playing at home, it looks like Fenerbahce's chances are quite low to be able to turn things around.

With results like this, then I also agree about the Mourinho factor not seeming to have much influence. Or maybe, competing with team from other leagues will be more difficult,  moreover Lille is also not a weak team so it is certainly difficult for Fenerbahce to beat Lille. Thus,  then I also might be lucky for this match, because I also bet on Lille to win or the team to qualify and I choose Lille.

[Jegileman]

The fact that they didn't get any money from the Mbappe deal was probably a big shock to them. I think they are no longer eager to find top stars. Finding a replacement for Mbappe will not be easy. Of course, they are still the strongest team in Ligue 1. But the Champions League is getting further and further away from them. Maybe they will have to give up their dream of conquering the Champions League.

Losing Mbappe to a free transfer shouldn’t have shocked them that much because it was very obvious that he’s going to leave by end of the last season, they would have avoided that and sold him off since last season but they still had agreement and personal term for him to finish and leave by end of last season. Also, his move to Real Madrid have saved them so money they ought to have spent on him as extra bonus if he’s still in the club for the next season.  A replacement for Mbappe won’t be that easy, they should just get a good player that can fill the void and then work altogether as team to fight their way through to the champions league.

This season started without striker Mbappe, you will see how influential he is for PSG. Luis Enrique knew that in advance, so he needed to find suitable names to fill this vacant position if he didn't want a difficult season. I still want the rumor that PSG wants to recruit Lamine Yamal to be true. Lamine Yamal is probably the hottest young player on the transfer market this summer, PSG is always willing to spend money on stars like that. I don't know if they are scared this time or want to continue setting the world transfer record.

Like seriously, Lamine Yamal? You know that’s a no go area and Barcelona are not allowing that youngster to go. It was even because of his influence that Nico Williams will be joining them in order to play as duo in the frontline. I don’t see this happening no matter the offer they present to Barcelona to let him join them. They should scout for another young player in the market because they won’t get Lamine Yamal in their squad for next season.

[alastantiger]

I am clear that the current PSG team will not win the Champions League trophy no matter how much they plan or train this team. Ask those who know football well to find one aspect that would put PSG ahead for the Champions League. If a team does not have a good quality finisher or a good quality midfielder or a good quality defender then how will that team do well in a tough tournament like the Champions League. Last season they had Mbappe at the club but they don't have Mbappe this season but despite the absence of such an important star they haven't signed any players so far. A manager can give direction from the outside but he can't get on the field so if the team is not strong then PSG will have to leave the field with big defeats against the big teams.

Chelsea won the champions league without a top finisher as their strikers and the other players were average players with only one or two players that we can consider a top player. You need a good coach to win a champion league and not only good players because not all players can work out things on their own, they need the help of their manager to help them understand how they'll be playing very well with one another. PSG can win the champions league if they make good use of their summer signing to sign some players and with the help of a manager, Luis Enrique who is a very good manager and he is capable of winning the champions league. It might just be that Mbappe was the player holding PSG backwards because all the players were depending on him hence they couldn't play very well. But as he has left the club and there's a new playing style, everybody might just play well together to win.

[legendbtc]

-snip-I still want the rumor that PSG wants to recruit Lamine Yamal to be true. Lamine Yamal is probably the hottest young player on the transfer market this summer, PSG is always willing to spend money on stars like that. I don't know if they are scared this time or want to continue setting the world transfer record.

I don't think it will happen, at least this season. Barcelona have surprisingly managed to bring in Dani Olmo from Leipzig. It seems like Barcelona are trying to build an Olmo-Yamal-Williams trident. They have already got two players. I don't know what their chances are of getting Nico Williams, but I'm sure PSG won't get Yamal because Barcelona won't let him go even if they want to break the record for the most expensive player purchase in history. Currently, none of the rumors regarding a new PSG striker have come true. Luis Enrique must know that they are losing their best player and it will affect their performance in the UCL. Because I'm sure PSG are still unbeatable in Ligue 1.

Transfers are coming one after another in League 1. Marseille, Lyon, Monaco have strengthened the team with important players. I still accept Paris Saint Germain as the strongest team in League 1, but in order to be competitive in the Champions League, they should put a star instead of Mbappe. But it won't be Yamal. Barça probably won't sell Yamal. Moreover, he is 17 years old.

You should look at the summer of 2017, PSG caused a stir when they spent 222 million euros to break Neymar's contract with Barcelona. Barcelona just watched bitterly as PSG snatched Neymar from their hands. PSG believes that only Yamal has the potential to replace Kylian Mbappe. To have Yamal, PSG clearly understands that they need to have an offer that is so strong that their partner cannot refuse, enough for Barcelona to consider. In the context of not yet escaping the financial crisis, is 250 million euros enough? 250 million euros will help Barcelona do a lot of things. I believe that things can change with a lot of money. If Barcelona does not have a reasonable strategy for buying and selling players, I think Barcelona will fall into adversity again. What they need to do now is balance their finances. They need to learn how to make money from players, otherwise they will go bankrupt. Of course, Barcelona's budget is not empty yet, but it is only a matter of time.

[Minor Miner]

This season started without striker Mbappe, you will see how influential he is for PSG. Luis Enrique knew that in advance, so he needed to find suitable names to fill this vacant position if he didn't want a difficult season. I still want the rumor that PSG wants to recruit Lamine Yamal to be true. Lamine Yamal is probably the hottest young player on the transfer market this summer, PSG is always willing to spend money on stars like that. I don't know if they are scared this time or want to continue setting the world transfer record.

Like seriously, Lamine Yamal? You know that’s a no go area and Barcelona are not allowing that youngster to go. It was even because of his influence that Nico Williams will be joining them in order to play as duo in the frontline. I don’t see this happening no matter the offer they present to Barcelona to let him join them. They should scout for another young player in the market because they won’t get Lamine Yamal in their squad for next season.

I don't see any possibility of Lamine Yamal joining PSG. Lamine Yamal is a very talented young player. It is admirable that Lamine Yamal is performing so well at just 17 years of age. But at the moment he will definitely not go to a team like PSG. Even if PSG offers high wages to Lamine Yamal, Yamal will not go to PSG.

We saw Lamine Yamal perform well last season with Barcelona. And Hansi Flick is trying to get Nico Williams into the squad. Because we have seen excellent performances from this duo in the Spain squad. In such a situation, Lamine Yamal will definitely not make the wrong decision to go to PSG. Also, La Liga is more advanced and competitive than Ligue 1.

[mamesso]

You should look at the summer of 2017, PSG caused a stir when they spent 222 million euros to break Neymar's contract with Barcelona. Barcelona just watched bitterly as PSG snatched Neymar from their hands. PSG believes that only Yamal has the potential to replace Kylian Mbappe. To have Yamal, PSG clearly understands that they need to have an offer that is so strong that their partner cannot refuse, enough for Barcelona to consider. In the context of not yet escaping the financial crisis, is 250 million euros enough? 250 million euros will help Barcelona do a lot of things. I believe that things can change with a lot of money. If Barcelona does not have a reasonable strategy for buying and selling players, I think Barcelona will fall into adversity again. What they need to do now is balance their finances. They need to learn how to make money from players, otherwise they will go bankrupt. Of course, Barcelona's budget is not empty yet, but it is only a matter of time.

PSG made a big mistake when they put high hopes on Mbappe, they believed that Mbappe would continue to stay at Parc des Princes with all the luxuries offered, from a high salary to other facilities. Now they have to bear the loss because they did not get any money from Mbappe departure to Real Madrid. PSG are used to signing big-money players, their bid for Yamal would again break their previous transfer record when they signed Neymar from Barcelona. The offer is very tempting, but Barcelona has no intention of releasing its young star despite receiving a high offer. PSG must look for other targets before the transfer window closes, bringing in quality players needs to be prioritized so that they can compete with other teams in the Champions League.

[Pandorak]

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[...] If only they could play consistently, I'm sure Paris Saint Germain would also get heavy pressure to defend the title.

Paris Saint Germain never has pressure every season, unless they are unlucky. I don't hope that with Marseille's strong squad they will win the Ligue 1 title, look at how they performed in 5 previous seasons, let me recap:

2019-20: Second place
2020-21: Fifth place
2021-22: Second place
2022-23: Third place
2023-24: Eighth place

From the data above we can see that there was chaos in their performance in their last season, even though previously they were at least in fifth place. And with the new structure & composition of the Marseille squad, i hope they can return to their traditions, well at least they will have to play in the Champions League in the 2025-26 season.

[wmaurik]

I don't think it will happen, at least this season. Barcelona have surprisingly managed to bring in Dani Olmo from Leipzig. It seems like Barcelona are trying to build an Olmo-Yamal-Williams trident. They have already got two players. I don't know what their chances are of getting Nico Williams, but I'm sure PSG won't get Yamal because Barcelona won't let him go even if they want to break the record for the most expensive player purchase in history. Currently, none of the rumors regarding a new PSG striker have come true. Luis Enrique must know that they are losing their best player and it will affect their performance in the UCL. Because I'm sure PSG are still unbeatable in Ligue 1.

PSG only need to think about recruiting the best players before this season starts, but until now it has not been realized because PSG's target itself is to be able to compete better in the UCL, not in Ligue 1 where PSG will actually still be the ruler there. So Barcelona's success in recruiting players like Dano Olmo can certainly provide very good potential for Barcelona and I am sure the team will not release Yamal to any team even with a fairly high offer because Yamal is a young player who is quite talented at this time.