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The Ligue 1 transfer window is officially open, and Paris Saint-Germain have already signed their backup goalkeeper. What else could be in store for the French champions as they rebuild for next season and look to replace Kylian Mbappé?On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Robin Bairner, chief editor of Football Transfers and columnist for PSG Talk Extra Time. We discuss the top players linked with a move to PSG, who might be leaving, and a potential breakout star for the France national team.Up first, we discuss the potential arrival of Napoli's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and whether another club could swoop in ahead of PSG to win his signature. It's been made public that the player wants to leave to play in the UEFA Champions League, but the Serie A club has stated they have no intention of letting the Georgia international leave.Bairner shares his thoughts on why Manchester City would be willing to part ways with Julián Álvarez and whether PSG could face competition from another Premier League club in t

Kylian Mbappé is busy preparing for the UEFA European Championship with France, but that didn't keep him from revealing some troubling revelations about Paris Saint-Germain.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Jonathan Johnson from CBS Sports to react to Mbappé's comments about his experience at PSG, the latest on Xavi Simons, the latest transfer rumors, and I get his prediction on who will win the Euros this summer.Up first, we dive into the Mbappé situation where earlier this week, he said that at the start of the season, he was told in a violent manner that he would not be playing for PSG. It wasn't until Luis Campos and Luis Enrique intervened that he was able to play. We react to Mbappé's press conference and why there is bad blood between the former PSG superstar and Nasser Al-Khelaifi.I also asked Johnson whether he thinks Mbappé colluded with Real Madrid to leave on a free transfer and whether the Frenchman will be viewed negatively for chasing a trophy that he couldn't win at PSG.We transiti

Paris Saint-Germain wrapped up their season with a Coupe de France victory but now must focus on convincing Xavi Simons to return to the French capital following his loan at RB Leipzig.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Justin from RBL Talk Podcast to discuss Simons and his standout season in Germany. We also dive into the latest rumors involving the Netherlands international and other players at Leipzig who could make the move to PSG this summer.First, we discuss Simons's season at Leipzig, where he scored 10 goals and recorded 15 assists in all competitions. How important was he in Marco Rose's system, and what is his best position?Next, we get into the latest rumors involving Simons. According to reports, the 21-year-old doesn't want to return to PSG following his loan and would prefer a loan to FC Barcelona, back to Leipzig, or another club. Justin shares his thoughts on the drama and predicts where Simons is likely to play next season.Benjamin Šeško is another Leipzig player who has recently b

Paris Saint-Germain capped off the 2023-24 season with a trophy celebration but also bid farewell to arguably the greatest player to ever wear the jersey.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise to break down PSG's 2-1 win over Olympique Lyonnais in the Coupe de France final. We also look ahead to what's needed for PSG to take the next step, reflect on Kylian Mbappé's final match, and discuss our transfer wish list.First, we dive into what we liked in PSG's win over Lyon. Ousmane Dembélé opened the scoring, and Fabian Ruiz doubled the lead in the first half. Surprisingly, both goals came off corners, which is something we haven't seen much this season. Mbappé and Bradley Barcola created plenty of chances, and the full-backs Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes joined the attack and were dangerous all match. Vitinha continued his stellar play, and we wonder if he's better than prime Marco Verratti.Of course, there were negatives as well. From Fox Sports' lack of promotion leading up

It's a good thing there were fireworks after the match to celebrate Paris Saint-Germain's 12th Ligue 1 title because during Kylian Mbappé's final home match against Toulouse FC, there was very little to celebrate.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Marc Damon to discuss Mbappé's announcement regarding his future and why his legacy at PSG is so complicated.Up first, we discuss Mbappé's rehearsed farewell video that was posted to his social media channels last Friday. We discuss the timing of the video's release and the fact he didn't mention PSG's president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi.Then, we discuss the positives regarding Mbappé's legacy at PSG, but also some of the negatives, and that contrast is likely what caused some of the supporters at the match on Sunday to whistle when his name was announced. There's no question Mbappé has the best statistics at PSG and may be the best player in club history. However, he failed to deliver a UEFA Champions League title, and having his heart set on joining Real Madr

It's been a difficult week for Paris Saint-Germain supporters. The club came up short of the UEFA Champions League final, and a superstar for the future may not want to rejoin the club.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Zacha from the PSG Talk Discord server to discuss the 1-0 loss to Dortmund. We also look ahead to PSG's future and discuss the latest Xavi Simons news.Note: This episode was recorded before Kylian Mbappé announced that he would be leaving PSG at the end of the season.Up first is the result against Dortmund. It was a frustrating night at the Parc des Princes. There was so much hope and belief that the club could overturn the one-goal loss in the first leg, but it wasn't meant to be. PSG recorded 30 shots, four of which hit the goal post, and failed to capitalize on numerous chances. We discuss whether there was anything Luis Enrique could have done and whether Kylian Mbappé's off-the-pitch drama impacted him in the tie.We then look forward to how PSG can improve ahead of next season.

After a poor showing away at Borussia Dortmund in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain must once again dig deep and come from behind to advance to the final.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise to discuss PSG's 1-0 loss to Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park. We break down the game's only goal, Luis Enrique's lineup, Kylian Mbappé's performance, and much more.We begin with the rhetorical question of whether or not PSG realizes they're in the semi-finals of the Champions League and what an incredible opportunity they have ahead of them. The performance against Dortmund left much to be desired, and very few PSG players stood out on the night. We discuss Dortmund's defensive tactics and what may have gone wrong for PSG's goalscorers.Mbappé is the unquestioned leader for PSG, but against Dortmund, he was only held to three total shots. The Frenchman didn't step up like so many expected him to, and we debate whether Luis Enrique should move him out to t

Paris Saint-Germain entered Saturday's match against Le Havre ready to celebrate a Ligue 1 title with a win, but the visitors had other ideas and spoiled the party at the Parc des Princes.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise to discuss PSG's come-from-behind draw against Le Havre, Warren Zaïre-Emery's big news, and we look ahead to next week's UEFA Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund.We begin with the news that before kickoff against Le Havre, Zaïre-Emery was presented with a kit with "2029" on the back, signaling a five-year contract extension for the 18-year-old. We discuss the Frenchman's importance in the soon-to-be post-Kylian Mbappé-era and whether he will captain PSG next season.Next, we dive into the 3-3 draw against Le Havre. A win would have seen PSG clinch its 12 Ligue 1 title in club history, but sloppy defensive play from PSG allowed a determined Le Havre side to score three goals and force Luis Enrique's squad to score two late goals to squeak

After years of coming up short in the UEFA Champions League and suffering some of the most painful defeats the game has ever seen, Paris Saint-Germain finally delivered on the big stage to reach the semi-finals.On this episode of PSG Talking, I recap PSG's come-from-behind win over FC Barcelona. From Luis Enrique's starting lineup, to a controversial referee decision, to Kylian Mbappé's performance, I cover all the major incidents over the 90 minutes.I begin with PSG's starting lineup, which featured an all-French front three of Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and Bradley Barcola. After the first match where fitness issues and suspensions for Luis Enrique to adjust his lineup, the manager bounced back and played the ideal starting XI.Next, I address Ronald Araújo's red card after taking down Barcola as he sprinted toward Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Did the referee make the right decision, or does Xavi and Barcelona supporters have a fair argument?After the sending-off, Dembélé took advantage and converted a Barcola cross

Paris Saint-Germain faces an uphill battle in their tie against FC Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League, but there is hope for Les Parisiens to pull off a la Remontada of their own in the rematch.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined once again by Dan Hilton of The Barcelona Podcast to recap the 3-2 defeat to Barcelona and look ahead to next week's second leg. PSG supporter, Drew, also joins the show to give his thoughts on the tie and both give us a prediction of who they think will advance to the semi-final.First, Dan shares his thoughts on how well Barcelona played and how tactically they kept Kylian Mbappé from doing any damage over 90 minutes. We also discuss how Barcelona managed to limit their mistakes and take advantage of PSG's questionable starting lineup. We also preview the return leg, and Dan shares his level of concern going against what should be an improved PSG with Achraf Hakimi returning to the starting lineup.Next, Drew comes on the show to also recap the defeat at the Parc des Princ

One of the best European rivalries will be renewed on Wednesday at the Parc des Princes when Paris Saint-Germain host FC Barcelona in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.On this episode of PSG Talking, I preview the first leg of PSG's clash against Barcelona with the help of Dan Hilton from The Barcelona Podcast and Jonathan Johnson from CBS Sports. We discuss every angle of the highly-anticipated rematch from 2021 and Johnson also updates us on the latest transfer news involving PSG.Up first is my interview with Dan and we begin with Barcelona's finances and whether their fans expected the club to reach this stage of the Champions League. We then pivot to Barcelona's recent results, form, and key injuries.We know Kylian Mbappé will be a major focal point for Xavi, Barcelona's manager, and I ask Dan how he thinks the Catalan club will slow down the French superstar and whether he is looking forward to facing him next season when Mbappé likely makes the move to Real Madrid.I wrap up the interview w

Ligue 1 returned from the international break with the marquee fixture of the season, Paris Saint-Germain at Olympique de Marseille, and as usual, there were plenty of fireworks.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise and long-time contributor Marc Damon to discuss PSG's 2-0 win over Marseille at the Orange Vélodrome. We also look ahead to Wednesday's clash against Stade Rennais in the Coupe de France and discuss the lead-up to the match against FC Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League.We begin with Luis Enrique's starting lineup. Considering the injuries, did PSG play its best starting lineup possible? We also discuss Ousmane Dembélé's role as a false nine.Late in the first half, Lucas Beraldo was sent off with a straight red after VAR took a closer look at his challenge on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. We discuss the incident and the referee who made the questionable decision.To start the second half, Luis Enrique took off Randal Kolo Muani and whether the Frenchman has a l

The players are away on international duty, so that gives us plenty of time to overanalyze the latest Paris Saint-Germain news making headlines.On this episode of PSG Talking, I break down the latest news, including a significant injury to one of PSG's best-attacking players, comments from Kylian Mbappé about his future, and a transfer boost to one of the best young center-backs in Europe.Jonathan Johnson from CBS Sports also joins the show to discuss his thoughts on PSG's quarter-final tie against FC Barcelona in the Champions League and some of the latest transfer news.I start with the unfortunate injury news of Bradley Barcola, who went down with a hamstring injury while representing France U23 in a friendly against the Ivory Coast. It's estimated the young Frenchman could be sidelined for 10 days and could potentially miss the clash against Barcelona. I discuss who could replace him in the starting lineup over the next couple of weeks.Next, I discuss Mbappé's comments about his future, where he essentiall

After years of receiving the most difficult of draws in the UEFA Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain finally received a bit of luck. Now, what was once thought to be a rebuilding season has suddenly turned into one with massive expectations.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise to react to the draw of the Champions League quarter-finals, where Les Parisiens will face off against FC Barcelona.We start the show by sharing our initial reaction to PSG drawing Barcelona and we reference the recent history between the two sides that has led to some bad blood.Next, we take a step back and look at the quarter-final matchups as a whole. With Real Madrid, Manchester City, Arsenal FC, and Bayern Munich FC all on one side of the bracket, should PSG supporters adjust their expectations for this season?When PSG and Barcelona walk out on the pitch together, it will be an emotional moment for Ousmane Dembélé and Luis Enrique who have ties to the Catalan club. Kylian Mbappé will also be

Paris Saint-Germain cruised to a comfortable win in the knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League, which is not something we get to say too often around here.On this episode of PSG Talking, I break down PSG's 2-1 win over Real Sociedad earlier this week, look ahead to the match against Stade de Reims, and welcome Jonathan Johnson from CBS Sports to discuss the latest news and rumors surrounding PSG.Up first, I talk about PSG's professional performance against Real Sociedad where Kylian Mbappé showed why he's the best player in the world. His two goals propelled PSG to the quarter-finals of the Champions League, but he had help from Lucas Beraldo, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, and Ousmane Dembélé. Luis Enrique got it all right in this pivotal match, and despite losing Achraf Hakimi for the first match of the next round, it was as good of a performance as we've seen in recent years.Next, I look ahead to Sunday's clash against Will Still and Stade de Reims at the Parc des Princes. PSG defeated them earlier in t

Kylian Mbappé may have made his mind up to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer, but that doesn't mean he's done creating drama and that's just what he did against AS Monaco at the Stade Louis II.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Jon Olangi, a long-time PSG Talk contributor who made his triumphant return to the podcast. We talk about PSG's scoreless draw against Monaco, Mbappé's controversial actions at halftime, look ahead to the match against Real Sociedad, and some interesting news coming out of Denmark about Fabrizio Romano.Up first, we talk about the draw against Monaco where if not for the acrobatics of Gianluigi Donnarumma, PSG could have easily lost this away match. The first half was full of sloppy play from Les Parisiens, but there were a few standouts, including Lucas Beraldo, Vitinha, and Nordi Mukiele. We break it all down and even decide which Monaco standout we would like PSG to sign this summer.Mbappe was one of the players who had a poor performance in the first half and was subb

This past week, Paris Saint-Germain received news that they have been waiting months for and that is Nuno Mendes has been officially removed from the medical report. Oh, and we received an update on the Kylian Mbappé saga.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise to discuss a hectic week in which we learned that Mbappé will reportedly leave the club this summer. We also break down two positive results for PSG against Real Sociedad and FC Nantes.Starting chronologically, we begin with the timing of Mbappé's communication with PSG that he will not return to the club once his contract expires. According to reports, Mbappé informed the club a day before PSG hosted Real Sociedad in the UEFA Champions League. Did the club force him to make a decision before the knockout stage, or did Mbappé want to do PSG a favor by letting them know as early as possible so they can begin planning for his departure?Next, we dive into PSG's 2-0 win over Real Sociedad at the Parc des Princes. It was

It would have been easy for Paris Saint-Germain to put forth a lackluster effort against Lille OSC on Saturday, with the UEFA Champions League knockout stage kicking off next week. Instead, Luis Enrique's squad showed resilience and is now full of confidence for the upcoming match against Real Sociedad.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ligue1.com and PSGTalk.com writer Eddie Razo and Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise. We discuss the come-from-behind win over Lille, preview the match against Real Sociedad, discuss Kylian Mbappé's future, and so much more.Up first, we share what we liked and didn't like from PSG's 3-1 win over Lille at the Parc des Princes with Mbappé left on the bench to rest his injured ankle. The visitors struck first thanks to some shaky defending from Les Parisiens, but Gonçalo Ramos answered with a goal of his own just four minutes later in the first half. PSG went into the half up a goal thanks to an own-goal from Alexsandro and tacked on one late in the second half when Randal K

Paris Saint-Germain threw away a two-goal lead at home last Sunday, but they're still alive in all competitions, and financially, they've never been stronger.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise to discuss PSG's draw against Stade Brestois 29, a newly released financial report on the club, and the latest transfer news.Up first, we discuss the match against Brest, where PSG went up 2-0 in the first half thanks to goals from Marco Asensio and Randal Kolo Muani but let that lead slip in the second. We share what we liked and didn't like from the match and whether Luis Enrique has the squad peaking at the right time in the season.Next, we pivot to the Deloitte Money League report, which outlines the financial health of football clubs by looking at everything from sponsorships to gameday revenue. Ethan walks us through the findings and outlines what the report says about Paris Saint-Germain.We conclude the show with an update on the latest transfers, including Cher Ndour goin

New year, and apparently, a renewed Paris Saint-Germain, who haven't lost since the calendar turned to 2024, chalked up another victory at RC Lens on Sunday to increase their lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Marc Damon to discuss PSG's 2-0 victory over Lens, the latest reports regarding Kylian Mbappé's future, the January transfer window, and we answer a few questions from listeners.Up first, we discuss what we liked, didn't like, and what stood out in PSG's win over Lens. From Bradley Barcola's goal and overall performance to Luis Enrique's lineup decisions to Gianluigi Donnarumma's penalty save, we cover it all.After the recap, we jump into a bit of drama involving Mbappé. A recent report indicated that the Frenchman has already made the decision to join Real Madrid in the summer despite Mbappé stating no decision has been made. We share our thoughts on this situation as well as the other report about Jordan Brand breaking up with PSG.Next, we discuss the Ja