André Villas-Boas: “Contract extension talks can take place in February.”

Speaking to the AFP, Marseille manager André Villas-Boas set the timeframe for talks about extending his contract, which expires at the end of this season. “In February, we can speak… The January transfer window will have passed and we can more or less position ourselves towards the future… I am emotionally attached to the club,…

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Stéphane Bahoken handed suspended sentence for threatening his ex-partner with death

On Wednesday, 28-year-old Cameroonian striker Stéphane Bahoken was handed a three month suspended prison sentence for violence, insults and death threats against or towards his former partner. At the same time, he was handed a 3-month suspended prison sentence for a driving infraction. Bahoken has been ordered to pay a total €8,750 fine for both…

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Yoan Cardinale: “I had a little depression.”

Speaking in an interview with Téléfoot Chaine, 26-year-old French goalkeeper Yoan Cardinale admitted that he has suffered from depression after losing his #1 shirt to Walter Benitez at OGC Nice. “I had a little depression, whilst hiding it all, but my mother knew, felt it and they have always been there for me and thankfully. You…

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Thomas Tuchel angry about questions on playing style following Leipzig victory

Speaking to RMC Sport, PSG manager Thomas Tuchel was aghast to receive questions about the manner in which the club narrowly beat RB Leipzig in a crucial victory that keeps their Champions’ League knockout run objective alive. Click Here: Alphatauri Racing Suit “You said that we needed a win and now, we have one! We played…

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Dijon & Strasbourg looking at January move for Dunkerque left-back Harouna Sy

L’Équipe report that 24-year-old US Dunkerque left-back Harouna Sy could be making a move to Ligue 1 next month. Dijon and Strasbourg are both considering a move for Sy, who returned to French football this summer after a spell in Belgium with Roeselare. Dunkerque do not want to sell one of the revelations of the…

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Marseille are trying to sign Arkadiusz Milik on loan from Napoli

RMC Sport report that Ligue 1 side Marseille’s Head of Football, Pablo Longoria, is attempting to sign 26-year-old Polish attacker Arkadiusz Milik on loan from Napoli. This will not be an easy deal to close – his contract expires at the end of this season with Napoli and is seeking to exit the Serie A…

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Watford in talks to sign James Léa-Siliki from Rennes

RMC Sport report that 24-year-old French midfielder James Léa-Siliki is the subject of transfer negotiations between his current club Rennes and Championship outfit Watford. Léa-Siliki has also received interest from Belgian and Italian sides, but Watford are holding the most concrete of the talks at the moment, as they seek to replace Etienne Capoue in…

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Cesc Fabregas criticises Leonardo Jardim without naming him

Speaking in an interview with L’Équipe, the Spanish international midfielder talked disparagingly about the football that Portuguese tactician implemented as AS Monaco coach during his second spell in charge. “It is true that in the beginning, I struggled to understand how we played here… We had a period at the start – I am not talking…

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La Liga side makes offer for Montpellier defender Nicolas Cozza

As reported by Midi Libre, an unnamed La Liga side this week made a loan with option to buy offer for 22-year-old Montpellier defender Nicolas Cozza. Owing to the player’s contract situation, with his current deal expiring in June 2022 and the fact that he is growing frustrated with not earning a starting XI berth, MHSC…

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