Monaco have included Aleksandr Golovin in their squad for the Ligue 1 visit to Paris Saint-Germain, amid reports that Russian Premier League champions Zenit St Petersburg are interested in signing the midfielder.
The Monaco press service published the club’s travelling squad for the third-round fixture, confirming that Golovin will be part of the group heading to Paris.
Golovin, 30, has made two appearances in Ligue 1 so far this season and has provided one assist. His inclusion comes after reports in the press that Zenit St Petersburg are interested in securing his signature.
The Russian club are the current champions of the Russian Premier League. No further details about the reported interest or any potential transfer were provided in the information released by Monaco.
The match between Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco will be played in Paris today, 4 September. The referee is scheduled to start the game at 22:05 Moscow time.
Golovin’s presence in the squad means he remains part of Monaco’s plans for the early-season Ligue 1 campaign, while the reports linking him with Zenit add significance to his selection for the meeting with Paris Saint-Germain.
The midfielder has already contributed directly to a Monaco goal this season through his assist and will be available for consideration in the club’s third league match. Monaco’s announcement therefore provides a clear update on his immediate status ahead of the fixture, while the reported interest from Zenit remains the background to the story.