L’Equipe claims that PSG are prepared to offer Fernandez a way out of Stamford Bridge. He is said to have become a top target for the Ligue 1 giants as they seek to build around Portuguese playmaker Vitinha.
Questions have been asked of Joao Neves and Fabian Ruiz in 2025-26, despite both playing starring roles for PSG last season as they claimed a historic Champions League crown. Upgrades are being sought in the French capital.
L’Equipe says that Fernandez is “considering his future” after becoming aware of the interest from Paris. No formal approach has been made as yet, with PSG prepared to be patient. They are said to view Fernandez as a “longer term target”, with no bid about to be lodged during the January transfer window of 2026.
PSG are reported to be of the opinion that a number of players in their squad have “grown too comfortable due to a lack of genuine competition for first-team places”. The plan is to address that situation as quickly as possible.
A source close to a PSG player has told L’Equipe: “Not bringing in more competition is a mistake. They should have brought in guys who are eager to prove themselves. Right now, we're seeing players who are playing more casually. The dip in form is in their desire. In the counter-pressing, you can tell it's not quite the same team anymore. There's a lack of ambition to earn their place, players who are too comfortable.”