Transfer news – PSG and Premier League eye young defender valued at €5m

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·9 February 2026

Transfer news – PSG and Premier League eye young defender valued at €5m

The 2026 summer transfer window is already being prepared within clubs, and so rumors surrounding Paris Saint-Germain are piling up. This time, it’s Foot Mercato reporting on the interest in Hugo Fernandez, an 18-year-old defender from Valencia who is “the great-grandson of one of PSG’s founders.” Major Premier League clubs are also said to be interested.

“PSG appreciates his modern profile and has also recently made inquiries.”

According to our information, the player’s situation has attracted the interest of many clubs in recent weeks, particularly in England where his profile is causing a sensation among scouts. An excellent distributor, dominant in duels, very cerebral, Fernandez already stands 1.94m tall at 18 years old. His impressive performance against West Brom during a youth tournament left a strong impression on many recruiters in recent months, especially those from Manchester United and Arsenal, who were present at the event. PSG appreciates his modern profile and has also recently made inquiries. Chelsea, who considered bringing him in to immediately loan him out to Strasbourg, now seems to be a bit behind. For its part, Valencia does not rule out selling the player, which would ease its struggling finances (his release clause, around €5 million, will rise to about €10 million after August 31).

Nothing is impossible; Hugo Fernandez is undoubtedly a talented player and could have a bright future. Clubs must prepare by paying close attention to various players who are developing and could become interesting prospects. However, there is nothing more for the moment. It’s not really possible to project further as nothing concrete has materialized.

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This is just a rumor; there are several similar ones every year that lead nowhere. We’ll have to wait and see if the Hugo Fernandez case stands out at least a little.

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