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      ‘Final nail in the coffin… he’s cursed’ – Fans think West Ham destined to be relegated as top transfer target revealed

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      WEST HAM are weighing up a move for Southampton’s Aaron Ramsdale as Graham Potter prepares a summer overhaul.Ramsdale, 26, is expected to leave Saints after just one year following their swift return to the Championship – and has a relegation release clause of around £18million.Aaron Ramsdale has just suffered his third drop from the PremCredit: GettyBoss Graham Potter wants a new spine for his West Ham squadCredit: RexBut many Hammers fans reacted with shock – because the “cursed” keeper has just suffered his THIRD demotion from the top flight.The former Arsenal man moved to the south coast late last summer in an £18m deal which could have risen to £25m.But with Saints relegated, the England ace will be looking to remain in the Premier League while the club will want to recoup every penny they can.Ramsdale is unlikely to be short of suitors, with Newcastle also linked.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe made 37 appearances under Toon boss Eddie Howe on loan with Bournemouth, but endured the drop, then saw the same fate befall him at parent club Sheffield United the following year.One fan claimed on X: “That’s the nail in West Ham’s coffin. Ramsdale is a curse.”Another labelled Ramsdale “The Relegator Mark II” and a third posted: “If we want to guarantee relegation then go ahead.”A fourth joked: “I’m actually excited to see West Ham do well in the Championship in 2 years.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKBut there were more balanced opinions too, such as: “I think he is a good keeper but we can do better.”Hammers boss Potter, 49, wants to bring in a new spine at the London Stadium this summer.Dani Dyer reveals whether she will take West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen’s surname after marriage The ex-Chelsea manager started with Lukasz Fabianski as his first-choice keeper but has since reinstalled Frenchman Alphonse Areola as No1.Fabianski is out of contract this summer but the club hold a one-year option to extend his deal while Areola is under contract until 2027.Ramsdale would only be interested in the move, and West Ham would only fork out £18m, if he were to be first choice.That means one of either Fabianski or Areola would have to depart for the deal to happen – with Areola being the more likely given his resale value.Potter is also keen to add a defender, central midfielder and striker this summer.But the Hammers may be forced to sell before they buy in order to satisfy financial rules.Read More on The SunRamsdale will be one of a number of players to leave Saints following their drop.Kyle Walker-Peters is out of contract and will depart, while Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who scored on his England debut this season, has moved agents and is keen to remain in the Prem. More

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      Man Utd on red alert over Jarrad Branthwaite transfer with Everton expected to lose defender this summer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been put on alert with Everton expecting to lose Jarrad Branthwaite this summer.The Toffees are facing a huge summer overhaul at the end of the season, with just 11 senior players currently under contract for next season.Everton are expecting to lose Manchester United target Jarrad Branthwaite this summerCredit: AlamyMan Utd are on red alert as they keep tabs on Branthwaite’s situation at EvertonCredit: GettyWhile defender Branthwaite has a deal running until 2027, with an option to extend by another year, senior figures at Goodison Park have already accepted he will depart.United failed in a bid for the England Under-21 international last summer, while SunSport can reveal the Toffees rejected a significant bid from a Premier League rival on deadline day in January.The Red Devils are expected to return again this summer as they look to build a squad capable of playing Ruben Amorim’s style, with the Everton man valued at over £50million.But United will not be alone. Tottenham have previously expressed an interest in the 22-year-old and could return should Cristian Romero depart this summer.Read More on Man UtdWith Branthwaite’s likely departure and a host of senior figures out of contract at the end of the season, David Moyes knows he faces a frantic summer.Everton are expected to be one of the busiest clubs in the window and could need up to eight new signings to bolster their squad for a first campaign at their new Bramley Moore Dock home.Moyes recently offered a defiant response to suggestions Branthwaite needed to leave in order to make Thomas Tuchel’s England squad.The Scot said: “I would say to him – Phil Jagielka, Leighton Baines and Joleon Lescott.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford”That’s three who we brought in who went on to become internationals for England, which was a great achievement.”Jarrad is in the position that he can easily go on and do that. I think it’s a challenge for Jarrad to pick it up and say, ‘Come on, let me show what I can do’.Jarrad Branthwaite talks about his history of playing for Everton “This club has developed a number of internationals over the years and we’ve got a very good goalkeeper [Jordan Pickford] playing for England as well.”Despite Moyes’ hope that Branthwaite will remain in the blue half of Merseyside, those above the ex-West Ham boss have accepted that his fate lies elsewhere. More

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      Man Utd facing biggest summer exodus in years with ELEVEN players’ futures in doubt including Mainoo and Garnacho

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      THE futures of ELEVEN Manchester United players are up in the air with the club facing the biggest summer exodus in years.The Red Devils have several stars out of favour under Ruben Amorim, while Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho could also be sold.Kobbie Mainoo could leave United this summerAston Villa have an option to buy Marcus Rashford in the summerCredit: ReutersThe Athletic have named eleven Red Devils that could realistically leave Old Trafford this summer for a variety of reasons.Firstly, the four all-but definite exits come in the form of Jonny Evans, Tom Heaton, Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof.Evans, 37, – who has not started in four months – and Heaton, 39, are likely to retire, according to Manchester Evening News.While, fellow soon-to-be free agents midfielder Eriksen and defender Lindelof are set to be released come June.READ MORE ON MAN UTDUnited were open to offers for Eriksen last summer and Lindelof is eyeing a return to Benfica after spending most of the last two seasons injured.The club will likely look to part ways with on-loan stars Marcus Rashford, Antony and Jadon Sancho to reinvest in a new goalscorer.Rashford has impressed since joining Aston Villa on loan in January and worked his way into Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad, starting the German’s first two games in charge.Villa have a £40million option to buy Rashford in the summer and it seems the damage is done in terms of his relationship with Amorim.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordElsewhere, Chelsea have an obligation to buy Sancho for £20-25million, although a £5million get-out clause has since emerged.The Blues are set to sign Sancho permanently in the summer, despite reports that suggested Stamford Bridge chiefs were tempted to pay the compensation to avoid it.’Scars are so deep’ – Ruben Amorim gives concerning interview on why Man Utd isn’t a quick fix and will take YEARSAntony – signed for £85.5million- has also had something of a career revival since joining Real Betis but there looks to be no way back for him too.Meanwhile, transfer expert David Ornstein said the Red Devils could listen to offers for Mainoo and Garnacho.As academy products, both represent “pure profit” on the books and would help United stay in line with Profit and Sustainability Rules. Ornstein said: “They are players I don’t think United actively want out.”But if suitable offers arrive and the club decide to entertain them from a football and financial perspective, there could be movement there.”Mainoo – who could garner a £70million fee – has not been able to agree a new deal, which has two years left.David Ornstein said the Red Devils could listen to offers for Alejandro Garnacho.United are open to selling veteran midfielder Casemiro, 33, who has one year left on his deal. The Brazilian – who cost United a whopping £70million in 2022 – is determined to see out the remainder of his contract, which expires in 2026.Meanwhile, PSV have an option to sign left back Tyrell Malacia on a permanent basis.And SunSport exclusively reported that the club are open to selling goalkeeper Andre Onana to the Saudi Pro League.Speaking earlier this month, Amorim admitted some of his players are already aware that their time at the club is coming to an end.He said: “Everybody understands that in football sometimes you stay, sometimes you have to move on. If I know how to explain it, I will do so because I like to be clear.”I was a player and like to use that experience — when you are honest with someone, they can take it. In the beginning maybe it is hard but they will understand.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m quite honest with my players and sometimes they know they have to move on at the end of the season.”We can talk about that in the end — now there are still a lot of games to play. But that is clear and not a difficult situation.” More

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      Man Utd ‘want to get rid of at least TEN first team players this summer’ with Rashford, Sancho and Antony set for exits

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are hoping to move on at least TEN players this summer as part of a huge rebuild, reports claim.It is no secret that the club’s new ownership and manager Ruben Amorim are looking to overhaul the squad after another dismal campaign.Chelsea can still opt out of their obligation-to-buy loan deal for Manchester United flop Jadon SanchoCredit: GettyThe club want to permanently sell academy star Marcus RashfordCredit: RexVeteran midfielder Casemiro will also be put up for sale as United look to raise funds for new signings.Credit: RexReports have suggested that United will consider offers for “practically every player” when the transfer window opens.Firstly, the four all-but definite exits come in the form of Jonny Evans, Tom Heaton, Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof.Evans, 37, – who has not started in four months – and Heaton, 39, are likely to retire, according to Manchester Evening News.While, fellow free agents midfielder Eriksen and defender Lindelof are set to be released come June.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSUnited were open to offers for Eriksen last summer and Lindelof is eyeing a return to Benfica after spending most of the last two seasons injured.The club want to permanently sell on-loan stars Marcus Rashford, Antony and Jadon Sancho to reinvest in a new goalscorer.Rashford has impressed since joining Aston Villa on loan in January and worked his way into Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad.Villa have an £40million option to buy Rashford in the summer and it seems the damage is done in terms of his relationship with Amorim.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordElsewhere, Chelsea have an obligation to buy Sancho for £20-25million, although a £5million get-out clause has since emerged.The Blues are set to sign Sancho permanently in the summer, despite reports that suggested Stamford Bridge chiefs were tempted to pay the compensation to avoid it.Paul Scholes feels like Man Utd are ‘begging’ for money to build new stadium Antony -signed for £85.5million- has also has somewhat of a career revival since joining Real Betis but there looks to be no way back for him too.Veteran midfielder Casemiro will also be put up for sale as United look to raise funds for new signings.The Brazilian- who cost United a whopping £70million in 2022 – is determined to see out the remainder of his contract, which expires at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.Meanwhile, SunSport exclusively reported that the club are looking to sell goalkeeper Andre Onana to the Saudi Pro League.And the future of No 2 Altay Bayindir is also up in the air as the Turkish stopper could seek more football in order to improve his chances of playing at next year’s World Cup.PSV also have an option to sign left back Tyrell Malacia on a permanent basis.While the club may look to move Luke Shaw if they can find a buyer given his continued injury problems.Amorim admitted some of his players are already aware that their time at the club is coming to an endCredit: GettySpeaking earlier this month, Amorim admitted some of his players are already aware that their time at the club is coming to an end.He said: “Everybody understands that in football sometimes you stay, sometimes you have to move on. If I know how to explain it, I will do so because I like to be clear.”I was a player and like to use that experience — when you are honest with someone, they can take it. In the beginning maybe it is hard but they will understand.”I’m quite honest with my players and sometimes they know they have to move on at the end of the season.”We can talk about that in the end — now there are still a lot of games to play. But that is clear and not a difficult situation.”United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe claimed the club “won’t be selling players because of the state we are in financially” amid doubts over the futures of Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho. Mainoo has not signed a renewal but his current deal has a maximum expiry date of 2028 .While Garnacho was the subject of a rejected £40m offer from Napoli in January.READ MORE SUN STORIESRatcliffe named six big-money United signings that are either “not good enough or overpaid” in his bombshell interview with Gary Neville recently.Sancho, Casemiro, Antony, Hojlund, Onana and Lisandro Martinez were all outed by the Ineos owner. More

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      Major change to transfer window in works as Premier League clubs set for talks over move that was previously abandoned

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      PREMIER LEAGUE chiefs are set to hold talks over changing when the summer transfer window shuts, according to reports.Last summer the transfer window closed on August 31, 2024, and this summer it will open officially on June 12.Signings such as Manuel Ugarte signed after the start of the season could become a thing of the past under a new proposalCredit: AlamySome Premier League sporting directors believe ending the window before the season starts will promote integrityCredit: GettyNegotiations in deals as Mohamed Salah, linked with a transfer away from the Prem, could leave Liverpool at a disadvantageCredit: RexHowever, new plans could see the 2025 summer window closed on August 14, two days BEFORE the start of the 2025/26 Premier League season.The measure, put forward in early February at a meeting between the sporting directors of Prem clubs, is not new to English football, having been introduced and later abandoned in 2018 and 2019.It means transfers such as Manuel Ugarte signing for Manchester United after already playing two league games could become a thing of the past.Club chiefs will discuss the proposal in a meeting on Thursday, as reported by The Telegraph.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPassing the change will require a super-majority of 14 clubs, although if preliminary discussions indicate a lack of support it may be struck down before a vote.The main argument in favour of the move is sporting directors believing the integrity of the league would be better served by stopping all trading before the season starts on August 16.Additional discussions have proposed cutting the January transfer window down to just two weeks to minimise disruption to squads during the season.One of the main problems with the idea comes in persuading other European leagues to echo the move.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThere is also the variable of the Saudi Pro League, who are globally the second biggest spender on transfer fees after the Premier League.Saudi clubs spent £119million in the January transfer window after another huge spending spree in the summer. Ten Premier League stars wanted by Saudi Arabian clubsSome club chiefs believe shutting the window early would handicap them by giving them a disadvantage in negotiations.Stars such as Mohamed Salah and Andre Onana, exclusively revealed by SunSport, have been linked with moves to the Middle East in the coming summer.Modern transfer windows came into effect in the Premier League during the 2002/03 season following the Bosman ruling, which changed the landscape of football.Before then clubs were permitted to trade all-season, with huge signings like Eric Cantona to Man Utd happening on November 25, by which time the Red Devils had played 16 league games.Eric Cantona signed for Man Utd 16 games in the season in 1992Credit: Getty More

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      ‘So unfair’ – Only way Chelsea can get out of £25m Jadon Sancho buy obligation revealed after loan transfer from Man Utd

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      CHELSEA can still opt out of their obligation-to-buy loan deal for Manchester United flop Jadon Sancho.The Blues signed United outcast Sancho, 24, last summer following an agreement with their Premier League foes.Chelsea can still opt out of their obligation-to-buy loan deal for Man Utd flop Jadon SanchoCredit: GettyChelsea will have to pay Man Utd £5m if they do not complete the £25m signing of SanchoCredit: GettyThe winger moved to Stamford Bridge on a season-long loan – but included in the deal was an obligation to buy the winger for £25million this coming June.The England international started well as he registered an assist in each of his first three Premier League matches with the West Londoners.However, Sancho’s form has since dipped and he currently tallies only two goals and six assists in 28 appearances with Enzo Maresca’s side.Therefore, Chelsea may not be too keen to splash the cash for the ex-Borussia Dortmund star this summer.Read More on ChelseaAccording to The Athletic, however, there may be a way out for Chelsea after all – but it comes with a catch.The Blues will have to pay Man Utd £5m if they do NOT complete the signing of Sancho permanently.That means the forward may return to Old Trafford after all amid reports suggesting United manager Ruben Amorim is planning a mass summer clearout.And the Red Devils don’t seem too keen to welcome the ex-Manchester City youngster back.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford BridgeThat is after Man Utd minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s damning assessment of Sancho and four other players who never lived up to expectations.Ratcliffe recently said: “If you look at the players we are buying this summer, that we didn’t buy, we’re buying Antony.’Reminded me of Gerrard at Liverpool’ – Cole Palmer told he needs to LEAVE Chelsea and has outgrown the club already”We’re buying Casemiro, we’re buying [Andre] Onana, we’re buying [Rasmus] Hojlund, we’re buying Sancho.”These are all things from the past, whether we like it or not, we’ve inherited those things and have to sort that out.”For Sancho, who now plays for Chelsea and we pay half his wages, we’re paying £17million to buy him in the summer.”United fans didn’t seem too pleased with that new piece of information following Sancho’s struggles in Manchester.One supporter tweeted: “This is so unfair. So obligatory loans are essentially useless. This is not a significant penalty.”Another commented: “Since when did they change the definition of obligation?”A third wrote: “What a joke. So it basically wasn’t an obligation. It was essentially a straight loan with a fee, and not even a high fee at that. That’s us stuck with him next season then.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThis fan said: “Whoever negotiated this kind of deal should be top of Manchester United’s sack list if not sacked already.”And that one wondered: “What’s the point of an obligation to buy if they don’t buy?” More

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      Incredible XI of stars Chelsea could sell to fund huge summer striker signing including £72million Kepa Arrizabalaga

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      CHELSEA could be forced into selling an entire XI of star players this summer in order to fund a world class striker.The Blues’ desperation for a No 9 has left the club needing to flog players in order to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules.Manager Enzo Maresca is prepared to shift as many as 11 players to get a new No 9Ben Chilwell could be one player leaving Stamford Bridge on a permanent basisCredit: PAWith £1.2billion spent under Todd Boehly since 2022, Enzo Maresca essentially has two separate squads and more players than he can count.But so far Chelsea have avoided Financial Fair Play punishments due to their ability to sell players – such as £60million-plus deals for Mason Mount to Manchester United and Kai Havertz to Arsenal – amounting to decent net sales.And this summer, they have no shortage of options for potential profitable exits – so many that you could practically make an XI out of a sellable list.It’s hard to keep up with who is on the books at Chelsea, with NINE of the XI currently out on loan, but SunSport runs the rule over those who could make way.READ MORE CHELSEA NEWSKepa ArrizabalagaKepa Arrizabalaga joined Chelsea from Athletic Bilbao for £72m in 2018.The Spaniard, who is currently on loan at Bournemouth, remains the most expensive keeper of all time.The 30-year-old is reportedly keen to join the Cherries on a permanent basis after starting 22 Prem games this season.But after spending last term on loan with Real Madrid, Kepa will surely have many other suitors, too.Most read in FootballKepa Arrizabalaga is reportedly keen to join Bournemouth on a permanent basisAlfie GilchristChelsea loanee Gilchrist has started 26 of Sheffield United’s 30 Championship games this season.Home-grown talent and an English defender aged 21 is a good combination for getting a decent fee.With Chris Wilder’s side pushing for immediate promotion back to the Prem, the club could move to make Gilchrist’s deal permanent.Alfie Gilchrist has started 26 of Sheffield United’s 30 Championship games this season.Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford BridgeTrevor ChalobahFellow Cobham star Chalobah, who joined Chelsea at the age of eight, is said to be seen as “expandable” by the club heading into the summer.Academy graduates represent “pure profit” when it comes to PSR and any sales would go a long way to helping Chelsea get some money in the bank to spend on new arrivals.Chalobah likely had hopes of saving his Blues career when the club recalled him from his loan at Crystal Palace as Wesley Fofana and Levi Colwill were out with suspected long-term injures.Axel DisasiChelsea are planning to sell Disasi after sending the Frenchman out on loan to Aston Villa in January. A move to the Birmingham-based club could be an option for the Frenchman should he impress in the remainder of the season. Chelsea are planning to sell Axel Disasi after sending the Frenchman out on loan to Aston Villa in JanuaryBen ChilwellChilwell set Chelsea back a whopping £50m when he arrived from Leicester in 2020 but fitness issues have made him a liability.Maresca said the left-back is “free to leave” when he loaned him to Crystal Palace for the remainder of the season in January.Chilwell, who earns around £200,000-per-week, was widely criticised by a section of the fanbase last season.Renato VeigaVeiga, 21, joined Chelsea from Basel for £11.8m in the summer but was loaned to Juventus at the turn of the year.The Italian side have agreed to cover the Portugal international’s wages and pay a £3.8m loan fee, with no option to buy included in the deal.Veiga has also been linked with Borussia Dortmund as he looks for more minutes to stay in the Portugal squad.Carney ChukwuemekaThe 21-year-old joined Dortmund on loan, with an option to buy, from Chelsea in February and has enjoyed a great start there.The Bundesliga giants would be keen on keeping Chukwuemeka for another loan after this one comes to an end, although this would rely on them qualifying for Europe.’Embarrassing our manager is taking that…’ – Eagle-eyed Chelsea fans fuming after spotting Maresca’s gesture to TimberRaheem SterlingSterling has endured a nightmare stint at Stamford Bridge since signing for £47.5m from Manchester City on a FIVE-YEAR deal in 2022.The 82-time England international joined Arsenal for a season-long loan last summer, with Maresca explaining that he wouldn’t play a minute under his management.With four Prem starts in 29 games this season, Arsenal won’t move to sign Sterling, who bags £325,000-per-week on a permanent deal.Bookies have West Ham and Fenerbahce as the front-runners to take him if he was to leave Chelsea.Arsenal won’t move to sign Sterling on a permanent dealJoao FelixFelix’s £113 million transfer from Benfica to Atletico Madrid in 2019 made him the fifth most expensive football transfer of all time. After a topsy-turvy few years Diego Simeone, Felix joined Chelsea on a brief loan in 2023, before he spent a campaign with Barcelona.His £42.7m sale to Chelsea last summer saw the LaLiga side ultimately accept a devastating financial loss.But within six months of his deal which runs until 2031, Maresca sent him on loan to AC Milan – which has been another nightmare.Felix, 25, has been slammed by some sections of the Italian press after a string of underwhelming performances since January.Joao Felix was shipped out on loan to AC Milan in JanuaryDavid Datro FofanaFofana’s 18 months at Chelsea have seen him feature just four times for the club, while he bags around £30,000 a week.The 22-year-old was recalled from his loan spell with Super Lig side Goztepe after major knee injury left him unable to play until next season.Previous loans at Union Berlin and Burnley previously conjured up just six goals in 32 appearances.Now Chelsea could cut their losses on the £13m man and ensure he is off their wage bill.Armando BrojaChelsea were willing to sell striker Broja last August, before he joined Everton on a season-long loan on deadline day.But bidders might be put off by the Albania international’s ongoing injury problems.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe 23-year-old was sidelined for the opening months of the season at Everton as he continued to recover from an Achilles injury, which had scuppered a transfer to Ipswich.Broja was then available for selection for FIVE games before being stretchered off with oxygen during Everton’s FA Cup win over Peterborough. 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      Newcastle make classy gesture to Amanda Staveley after claims she was forced out of club

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      NEWCASTLE have offered an olive branch to former directors Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi.The Toon invited their former chiefs to Wembley on Sunday.Newcastle have invited former directors Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi to their Carabao Cup finalCredit: GettyStaveley and hubby Ghodoussi left St James’ Park last summerCredit: GettyStaveley is still highly regarded for her work in brokering the £305million takeoverCredit: PAThe pair left St James’ Park last summer after three years in the boardroom, amid claims they were forced out.Staveley and hubby Ghodoussi also sold their six per cent stake in Newcastle to majority owners, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and the Reuben family.Jamie Reuben is understood to have invited the couple to the Carabao Cup final as his guests in a sign they remain on good terms with the Toon hierarchy.The club have also secured tickets for other members of the family.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBusinesswoman Staveley, 51, described her departure from Newcastle last summer as “painful”.But club sources emphasised she is still highly regarded there for her work in brokering the £305million takeover from hated owner Mike Ashley in late 2021.The couple were also there when Newcastle made the Carabao Cup final in 2023, before losing 2-0 to Manchester United. Since leaving Newcastle, Staveley has been working with Qatari investors looking at buying a stake in Tottenham.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSShe also helped broker the £210m sale of Manchester City in 2008 to Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Mansour.Newcastle are looking to win their first piece of silverware in 70 years against Arne Slot’s side on Sunday.Newcastle United take possession of brand new touring coach with tailor-made interior Eddie Howe’s side head Wembley with six days rest after edging West Ham 1-0 in the Prem on Monday.Meanwhile, their hopes might be boosted by Liverpool’s Champions League exit on Tuesday. Liverpool were forced to play 120 minutes of intense football before losing 4-1 on penalties against Paris Saint-Germain, following a 1-1 aggregate draw. More