Paris Saint-Germain have ruled out making a January approach for Bayer Leverkusen and Algeria international Ibrahim Maza, according to RMC Sport.

The French champions are assessing their options after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia suffered a serious knee injury earlier this month. The Georgia winger has sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury and could miss the rest of the campaign.

Despite having several attacking options available, PSG manager Luis Enrique remains open to adding to his squad during the winter transfer window.

However, the club are not prepared to overspend and will only consider moves for emerging players if suitable opportunities become available at reasonable prices. Maza, who has been highly rated, is therefore not currently under consideration.

PSG’s recruitment plans are also expected to extend beyond the attack. The club are examining potential reinforcements in other areas, meaning their January strategy will not be focused solely on finding a replacement for Kvaratskhelia.

Liverpool have intensified their interest in Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara after contacting the French club to stay informed about the player’s future.

Camara came close to joining Chelsea in the summer, but the 22-year-old remains a potential target for a future move to the Premier League. Liverpool have monitored him throughout the calendar year and are now exploring more actively whether a deal could be possible.

The Senegalese midfielder’s disappointment at not moving to Stamford Bridge has not affected his progress at Monaco. He has continued to establish himself as a regular starter in France, with his performances keeping him firmly in the sights of clubs looking to strengthen in midfield.

Liverpool’s recruitment staff identified Camara as a transfer candidate last month and the club are understood to be open to adding another central midfielder. They are assessing players who can provide energy, resilience and technical quality, attributes they believe Camara could offer.

The Monaco player is still at a stage in his career where he has room to develop, but he has already shown that he can perform at a high level in one of Europe’s major leagues.

It is not yet known whether Camara would seek a move in mid-season. Liverpool’s interest, however, means the club are positioned to examine the possibility, with any transfer ultimately dependent on Monaco’s stance and the terms required to sign him.

Chelsea’s interest has not disappeared completely, although their focus has moved towards Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as they continue to consider options for midfield reinforcements.

Chelsea are willing to make a significant investment in that position, and a bid for Scott could come together soon. Their change in direction could give Liverpool more opportunity to pursue Camara, following the failed summer move that would have seen him arrive as Enzo Fernandez’s replacement.

Camara has responded to that setback by remaining a key figure for Monaco, while Liverpool have taken steps to ensure they are kept informed of developments surrounding his next move.

Paris Saint-Germain travel to Stade Oceane to face bottom side Le Havre on Sunday, with the two clubs meeting at opposite ends of the Ligue 1 table.

Le Havre are the only team in the competition yet to win this season. Their run represents the club’s worst start to a top-flight campaign this century, increasing the pressure on manager Didier Digard.

Paris Saint-Germain arrive in Normandy in far better form, having won their past eight competitive matches. They are strong favourites to claim another three points, while Le Havre are attempting to end a difficult sequence of results.

The hosts will be without Timothee Pembele, Elias Jelert, Felix Mambimbi, Lionel Mpasi, Stephan Zagadou and Ayumu Seko.

PSG are also missing key players. Ousmane Dembele is unavailable, while Marquinhos will sit out because of hamstring issues. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia remains sidelined by a cruciate ligament tear.

The match at Stade Oceane will begin at 18:00 UK time.

Confirmed line-ups

Le Havre: Gallon; Ouziad, Sasso, Mwanga, Touba, Koffi; Ndiaye, Ebonog, Richardson; Maja, Samatta.

Paris Saint-Germain: Safonov; Hakimi, Beraldo, Pacho, Hernandez; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Neves; Doue, Torres, Akliouche.

PSG’s listed form is LWWWW, while Le Havre have lost each of their past five matches, recorded as LLLLL.

Le Havre’s defensive problems have been a major feature of their recent run. They have conceded 11 goals in their previous four league games, leaving them with 15 goals conceded from eight matches overall.

At the other end of the pitch, Le Havre have scored only eight league goals. PSG have found the net 16 times and have conceded nine goals across their eight league fixtures.

The recent head-to-head record also favours the visitors. PSG have won the last four meetings between the sides, including a 1–0 victory away at Le Havre in February 2026.

Former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Ander Herrera has spoken about Lionel Messi’s arrival at the French club, saying: “There should be one rooster in the henhouse.”

Messi played for Paris Saint-Germain from 2021 to 2023 after leaving Barcelona. The Argentina forward then moved to Inter Miami in the United States, where he continues to play.

Paris Saint-Germain owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi has offered his support to Georgia midfielder Khvicha Kvaratskhelia following surgery on his injured knee.

The pair were pictured together in a hospital room, with the image shared by journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Kvaratskhelia suffered a cruciate ligament rupture during Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League match on 20 October. The French side won the game 4-2.

The 59th minute saw the footballer forced to leave the pitch with assistance from members of the club’s medical staff.

The injury came during a significant period for Kvaratskhelia, who finished sixth in the voting to determine the Ballon d'Or winner on 26 October. The award went to Harry Kane.

Paris Saint-Germain and Georgia midfielder Khvicha Kvaratskhelia deserved to finish second in the Ballon d’Or voting ahead of Kylian Mbappe, according to former Lokomotiv Moscow defender Arseniy Logashov.

Kvaratskhelia finished sixth in the poll, while Mbappe took second place. The award was won by England striker Harry Kane.

Logashov said Kvaratskhelia had a stronger claim to a place in the top three than Mbappe, arguing that the French forward had benefited substantially from good fortune in goal-scoring situations.

Former Valencia and Spain goalkeeper Santiago Canizares has described Matvey Safonov as “a good goalkeeper” after the Russian finished fourth in the voting for the year’s best goalkeeper award.

The prize was won by Spain international Unai Simon, who represents Athletic Bilbao. Canizares gave his assessment in an exclusive comment to the online publication Euro-Football.Ru.

Safonov helped Paris Saint-Germain win the French championship last season, as well as a second successive Champions League trophy. Despite those achievements, he was placed fourth in the award vote.

Simon did not win any major club honour with Athletic Bilbao during the campaign. However, he became a world champion with Spain, a result that saw him finish ahead of Safonov and claim the individual award.

Goncalo Ramos says he wanted to leave Paris Saint-Germain before his eventual move to AC Milan, but the French club refused to sanction a January departure.

The 25-year-old striker joined Ruben Amorim’s AC Milan in the summer for a reported €74 million after scoring 31 goals in 91 appearances for Paris Saint-Germain. Although Ramos produced consistently during his time in Paris, he was unable to establish himself as a regular starter.

He has made three goals in 11 appearances since arriving at the Serie A club.

Speaking to Canal 11, Ramos said: “I wanted to leave PSG, but it's always more complicated in January.

“It wasn't the best option, even though I wanted to leave in January. Now I understand better. PSG immediately said no, because they would have had to look for someone else. But Luis Campos assured me he would let me go this summer.”

Ramos admitted that leaving was emotionally difficult because of the relationships he had developed at Paris Saint-Germain.

“It was difficult for me to leave PSG, because the group was truly fantastic,” he said.

“There were the three Portuguese players I spent all my time with. They knew I wanted to leave and, jokingly, told me to stay, even if only for the atmosphere. We've experienced so many truly exceptional moments in this life.”

The Portugal international also described the frustration of scoring regularly without being rewarded with a starting place.

“Sometimes it was frustrating, I scored in four or five games in a row and I didn't start any of them,” Ramos said.

“A player in a good moment, he doesn't play, but I had to turn that frustration into motivation. They'll never be able to question my professionalism, my contribution, my determination.

“Of course, I was upset, but I turned that anger into fuel.”

Ramos said his move to AC Milan began to take shape during the World Cup, when he was in contact with his agent Jorge Mendes.

“During the World Cup, I was in contact with Jorge Mendes and Milan expressed interest,” he recalled.

Amorim’s arrival at AC Milan then helped move the transfer forward, with the manager making direct contact with Ramos.

“The coach, Ruben Amorim, arrived at Milan and called me. One morning, Jorge Mendes called me and told me the deal was done,” Ramos said.

Matvey Safonov may have missed out on the France Football goalkeeper of the year award because he had not played enough matches for Russia at major official tournaments, former national-team striker Dmitry Bulykin believes.

Bulykin suggested that Unai Simon’s success was largely influenced by Spain’s victory at the 2026 World Cup.

Safonov finished fourth in the voting, despite winning the Champions League in consecutive seasons with PSG.

Matvey Safonov may have missed out on the France Football goalkeeper of the year award because he had not played enough matches for Russia at major official tournaments, former national-team striker Dmitry Bulykin believes.

Bulykin suggested that Unai Simon’s success was largely influenced by Spain’s victory at the 2026 World Cup.

Safonov finished fourth in the voting, despite winning the Champions League in consecutive seasons with PSG.

Paris will host Monaco on Sunday, 1 November, with kick-off scheduled for 19:15 Moscow time. The home side have been backed to win a match featuring more than 1.5 goals.

Paris go into the latest round of the French championship in sixth place, having collected 14 points from their opening eight matches. They have won four games, drawn two and lost two, with 13 goals scored and nine conceded for a goal difference of +4.

Their recent results have alternated between victory and defeat across their past four matches. Over their last 20 games overall, Paris have recorded nine wins, five draws and six defeats. That equates to a 45% win rate, with draws accounting for 25% of their results and losses for 30%.

The hosts have scored 13 times in eight league matches, averaging 1.63 goals per game. Their home advantage is expected to be an important factor as they seek to make the most of the support from the stands.

Monaco currently sit fourth, one place and one point above Paris, with 15 points from eight matches. The visitors have produced four wins, three draws and one defeat, while also posting a +4 goal difference. They have scored 11 goals and conceded seven.

Russia international Alexander Golovin has been among the notable performers for Monaco, who have also shown a strong record over a longer period. In their past 20 matches, Monaco have won 12, drawn four and lost four. Their results amount to a 60% victory rate, while draws and defeats have each made up 20%.

Monaco’s average of 1.38 goals per match in the French championship is lower than Paris’ 1.63, although the visitors are considered to have a powerful attack and enter the fixture in excellent form.

Both teams therefore arrive with positive scoring records and relatively similar defensive statistics after eight rounds. Paris have conceded nine goals, compared with Monaco’s seven, while the sides are separated by only one point in the table.

The match prediction favours Paris to claim victory at home, with the total number of goals expected to be more than 1.5.

Le Havre will host Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain on Friday, 30 October, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 Moscow time.

The match comes in the ninth round of the French top flight, with the two clubs at opposite ends of the table. Le Havre have collected only two points from their opening eight matches and are bottom of the division.

The hosts have yet to win this season, recording two draws and six defeats. They have scored eight goals and conceded 15, leaving them with a goal difference of -7. Their current run is particularly poor, with Le Havre losing each of their past four league matches.

Paris Saint-Germain arrive as clear favourites and the championship leaders. They have taken 17 points from eight games, winning five, drawing two and losing one. Their record includes 16 goals scored and nine conceded, for a goal difference of +7.

Recent meetings have also favoured the visitors, who have regularly beaten Le Havre.

Head-to-head record

The teams have met 42 times in total. Paris Saint-Germain have won 25 of those matches, representing 60% of the fixtures, while Le Havre have recorded four victories, or 10%. The remaining 13 games, 30% of the total, ended in draws.

Paris Saint-Germain have scored 73 goals across those encounters, an average of 1.74 per game. Le Havre have found the net 29 times, averaging 0.69 goals per match.

In Ligue 1 specifically, the clubs have played 34 times. Le Havre have won four matches, 10 have ended level and Paris Saint-Germain have claimed 20 victories.

The most recent meeting took place on 1 March 2026, when Paris Saint-Germain won 1-0. The Parisian club’s biggest victory in the fixture came in July 2020, when they won 9-0.

Prediction

Paris Saint-Germain’s 25 wins in 42 meetings underline their dominance in this fixture, while their stronger start to the season has put them at the top of the table.

Although the visitors will be playing away from home, that is not expected to be decisive against a Le Havre side still searching for its first victory and struggling defensively. The forecast is for Paris Saint-Germain to win comfortably by at least two goals.

The recommended result is a Paris Saint-Germain victory with a -1.5 handicap.

Akhmat manager Stanislav Cherchesov has commented on Matvey Safonov’s fourth-place finish in the ranking of the world’s best goalkeepers for 2026.

Safonov placed fourth in the voting, while Athletic goalkeeper Unai Simon topped the list.

The Krasnodar academy graduate joined the French giants in summer 2024. Last winter, he became the Paris club’s first-choice goalkeeper after displacing Lucas Chevalier.

Former Lokomotiv Moscow footballer Mikhail Ashvetia said he was surprised that Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia finished sixth in the voting for the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

“I did not expect Khvicha to be in sixth place. He should have been at least in the top three,” Ashvetia said in an exclusive interview with the online publication Euro-Futbol.Ru.

Harry Kane won the award.

Former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos has chosen Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as his Ballon d’Or winner for the 2025-26 season.

Kroos’ selection does not include Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe or Lionel Messi.

The Ballon d’Or was won this year by England striker Harry Kane, who plays for Bayern Munich.

Krasnodar manager Murad Musaev has commented on Matvey Safonov’s fourth-place finish in the voting for the world’s best goalkeeper.

The award went to Spain international Unai Simon, while Safonov, a former Krasnodar player, was placed fourth.

Asked by Match TV how he assessed Safonov being recognised among the leading goalkeepers in world football, Musaev pointed to the Russia international’s successful campaign at Paris Saint-Germain.

Safonov established himself as Paris Saint-Germain’s first-choice goalkeeper last season, with Lucas Chevalier left on the bench. He also won the French championship and contributed to the club’s success in the UEFA Champions League, helping Paris Saint-Germain secure their second European trophy in a row.

Krasnodar goalkeeper Stanislav Agkatsev has said he hopes Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Matvey Safonov can become the world’s best goalkeeper in 2027.

Safonov finished fourth in the voting for the Lev Yashin Trophy, which is awarded to the best goalkeeper at the Ballon d’Or ceremony.

Unai Simon of Athletic, Spain, won the award. Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya, Spain, was second, while Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, Belgium, finished third.

Agkatsev, who plays for Krasnodar, discussed Safonov’s result after the ceremony and expressed hope that his fellow Russian goalkeeper could reach the top of world football in 2027.

Safonov is a graduate of the Krasnodar academy and has played for Paris Saint-Germain since the summer of 2024.

Russia goalkeeper coach Vitaly Kafanov has described Matvey Safonov’s fourth-place finish in the voting for the Lev Yashin Trophy as recognition for the country’s goalkeeping school and Russian football.

Safonov, who represents the national team and Paris Saint-Germain, was among the contenders for the award, presented to the winner of the Best Goalkeeper category at the Ballon d’Or ceremony.

The trophy was won on 26 October by Unai Simon of Athletic, Spain. Arsenal’s David Raya, also listed with Spain, finished second, while Thibaut Courtois of Real, Belgium, took third place.

Kafanov said Safonov’s result represented “recognition of our goalkeeping school and Russia”.

UEFA has banned Lens from selling tickets to their supporters for their next two away fixtures in the Champions League league phase, meaning fans of the French club will be unable to attend the match against Liverpool at Anfield.

The two sides are due to meet in Europe’s elite club competition at the end of January. Before then, Lens’ first affected away game will be against RB Leipzig on 24 November.

The punishment follows incidents during Lens’ match against Club Brugge, which was briefly suspended after a large number of flares were lit and thrown towards the pitch and opposing supporters.

UEFA has also fined Lens €80,000 over the disorder.

Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov finished fourth in the Best Goalkeeper category at the Ballon d’Or awards, prompting a comment from television presenter Vladimir Pozner.

“It is difficult to say whether this is for our football,” Pozner said in response to Safonov’s achievement.

Safonov has represented Paris Saint-Germain since the summer of 2024. During his time with the Ligue 1 club, the Russian goalkeeper has won nine trophies, including two UEFA Champions League titles.

Unai Simon won the Best Goalkeeper award. David Raya and Thibaut Courtois also finished ahead of Safonov in the voting.