PSG reject Man City offers for midfielder Echegini
September 2, 2026 08:29
Manchester City have had multiple bids turned down by Paris St‑Germain for midfielder Jennifer Echegini as they try to sign her before the Women's Super League transfer deadline. PSG sources say the 25‑year‑old is regarded as an important player and the club are not prepared to sell while she still has a year left on her contract.
The approach comes with City's squad in flux ahead of the new WSL season and with the Thursday deadline for signings imminent.
KEY CONTEXT
- Echegini is a Nigerian international who spent much of her youth career in England and joined PSG two years ago, having previously played a season with Juventus.
- She scored the winning goal in last year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco, helping Nigeria secure a record 10th title.
- City must complete any additions by Thursday ahead of the WSL season opener; they are also dealing with the absence of Vivianne Miedema, who will miss the start of the campaign with a knee injury.
- PSG have a Women's Champions League third‑round qualifying fixture against Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday. Separately, BBC Sport has reported Arsenal have agreed terms to sign PSG defender Elisa de Almeida, with French sources suggesting a fee of around £550,000 and that she may be available for PSG against Frankfurt before moving to London.
WHY IT MATTERS
If PSG maintain their refusal to sell, Manchester City will need to adjust their transfer plans quickly ahead of the deadline, particularly given Miedema's injury. For PSG, keeping Echegini preserves midfield options as they balance domestic and Champions League commitments. The outcome also affects squad availability for the immediate run of fixtures for both clubs.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- Whether Manchester City will submit further offers before the Thursday deadline.
- PSG's squad selection for the Eintracht Frankfurt Champions League qualifier and whether Elisa de Almeida features before completing her reported move to Arsenal.
- Any final transfer activity from City in response to Miedema's absence and PSG's stance on Echegini.
KEY FACTS
- Manchester City have had several offers rejected by Paris St‑Germain for Jennifer Echegini.
- PSG say she is a key player and are unwilling to sell with a year remaining on her contract.
- Echegini, 25, has been at PSG for two years after a season at Juventus and scored the winning goal in Nigeria's recent WAFCON final.
- The WSL transfer deadline is Thursday; City must finalise signings before the weekend's season start.
- Arsenal have reportedly agreed terms for PSG defender Elisa de Almeida, with a suggested fee of about £550,000.