PSG eyeing Ibrahim Maza to replace injured Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Paris Saint-Germain have concrete interest in signing Bayer Leverkusen starlet Ibrahim Maza in the winter transfer window, according to journalist Florian Plettenberg.

They need a replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear and is sidelined for several months.

PSG have turned to Maza, who enjoyed a breakout campaign last term, bagging five goals and seven assists in 44 appearances.

He has taken his level up a notch this term after a fantastic individual 2026 World Cup campaign with Algeria. He is increasingly more influential for Die Werkself.

Maza has registered three goals and three assists in 10 appearances. While he is naturally an attacking midfielder, his work rate and football IQ allow him to operate deeper.

His incredible dribbling in the final third means he can also deliver as a winger, making him an exciting talent.

Maza finished ninth in the 2026 Kopa Trophy rankings, which Lamine Yamal won for a third successive year, underlining how highly rated he is.

He plays his best football just behind the frontline, and may not buy the idea of playing as an out-and-out winger.

If PSG sign him to bolster their already terrifyingly strong midfield, he is an excellent buy, even though they are already stacked there.

Mika Godts showed over the weekend against Lyon that he is ready to take the mantle in Kvaratskhelia’s absence. 

Godts came on from the bench to inspire PSG to a 2-0 win over their Ligue 1 rivals. He assisted Senny Mayulu’s opener before sealing the win with the second goal.

The Belgian will be eager to prove himself after his summer move from Ajax.