L’Équipe report today that the expected changes in the Nice management to be made by owner Jim Ratcliffe are holding up any potential transfer activity for the club so far. INEOS sporting director Dave Brailsford has undertaken an audit which is expected to lead to the changes, with neither manager Christophe Galtier nor club sporting director…
Read moreToulouse target Valerenga goalkeeper Kjetil Haug with Maxime Dupé being pushed out
As reported by La Dépêche, Toulouse are looking to sign Valerenga goalkeeper Kjetil Haug ahead of their return to Ligue 1 for next season after two years away. The 23-year-old Norwegian is a Manchester City youth graduate but has been playing in his homeland since 2018 via spells with Elverum, Sogndal and now Valerenga since…
Read moreNantes president confirms Arkadiusz Milik interest
Nantes president Waldemar Kita confirmed that he is interested in Marseille’s Polish striker Arkadiusz Milik (28), in an interview transcribed by RMC. Speaking to Quotidien du Sport, he said: “He is a goalscorer, a very good player in this regard. We’re interested in him. But before anything else, we must speak with the club. It’s an idea, and…
Read moreZinédine Zidane says he wants to continue in management
In an interview on Téléfoot this morning ahead of his 50th birthday, Zinédine Zidane notably inidicated that his intention was to continue in management, albeit without directly mentioning Paris Saint-Germain, where he has been linked recently. On being asked whether he felt he had more to give to football, the French midfield legend responded that his…
Read moreFlorentino Perez: “I’ve never said it’s over between Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid.”
Speaking to El Chiringuito Real Madrid president Florentino Perez didn’t close the door on a future move for Kylian Mbappé (23), who decided to renew at PSG instead of moving to the recently crowned European champions. Click Here: Erling Haaland jersey sale In the interview, transcribed by L’Équipe, Perez said, “Mbappé had a dream. We tried to sign him…
Read moreHugo Ekitike stalling over Newcastle deal with PSG in talks
As reported by RMC, Reims striker Hugo Ekitike’s future remains in flux with the player holding off on making a decision over joining Newcastle with various other clubs showing their interest too, notably PSG. The 19-year-old striker managed 10 goals in 23 Ligue 1 games this season, despite struggling with various absences through injury and…
Read moreChristophe Pélissier to leave FC Lorient
According to Ouest France Christophe Pélissier will no longer be the manager of FC Lorient next season – club president Loïc Féry informed the 56-year-old of his decision last night, with a financial agreement still to be found with 2 years left on the manager’s contract. Pélissier has been Lorient’s coach since 2019, aiding the club…
Read moreMoussa Dembélé intends to stay at Lyon despite Alexandre Lacazette’s return
L’Équipe report tonight that Lyon forward and captain Moussa Dembélé intends to stay at the club going into next season, in spite of Alexandre Lacazette’s return to the club on a free transfer to Arsenal, to much fanfare. Lyon’s lack of midweek commitments after missing out on Europe entirely last season will mean the potential playing…
Read moreBrentford interested in Nice striker Kasper Dolberg
Foot Mercato report that Premier League side Brentford are interested in signing Nice striker Kasper Dolberg, with the Dane unsure of his future in Ligue 1 after a difficult season. Having arrived in the South of France in 2019, the forward has struggled to impose himself, and his 6 goals in 26 appearances in the league…
Read moreOfficial | Mehdi Chahiri joins Paris FC on loan
Strasbourg midfielder Mehdi Chahiri (25), who spent last season on loan at Ligue 2 side Caen, has once again made the move down a division to join Paris FC on a one-year loan deal. Prior to his move to Paris FC, who missed out on promotion to Ligue 1 last season, the Frenchman spent time…
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