Former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu has discussed Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's situation at PSG and Premier League interest in the injured winger.
Kvaratskhelia's injury
Kvaratskhelia is in the early stages of recovery from an ACL injury. He suffered a serious knee problem when making an innocuous-looking challenge during a Champions League clash with Barcelona. He is set for several months on the sidelines and will need to rebuild form and fitness at the end of a lengthy rehabilitation programme. PSG will be confident of nursing him back to full health.
PSG's stance
Big money bids from other clubs could test PSG's resolve to keep Kvaratskhelia, but PSG have no need to sell him. He is described as not for sale and is under contract with PSG until 2029. His asking price is said to likely sit at well over £100m ($133m). Wealthy teams in England would have no problem finding the funds required to meet that likely asking price.
Mulumbu on Premier League interest
Asked by GOAL about potentially “crazy” offers from the Premier League, Mulumbu said: "I think there are so many players that will have some demand from the UK side and the Premier League."
Pressed further on whether Kvaratskhelia was, before being laid low, the best left winger in world football - with a standing above the likes of Vinicius Junior and Luis Diaz being taken up - Mulumbu said: "The difference with Kvaratskhelia and those two players is that he's contributing in both sides of the pitch. He runs back a lot, defending, pressuring. It's just that he's unlucky because he's not in a national team where people can recognise him as the best national team in the world. But for PSG, he's doing great things."
Doue's development
Desire Doue plays on the opposite flank to Kvaratskhelia for PSG. He landed the prestigious Golden Boy award in 2025. He is described as a fleet-footed 21-year-old France international.
