Speaking in an interview with France Football, Brazilian and Lille central defender Gabriel was asked to comment on the intensifying transfer speculation linking him with a move to the Premier League this summer. “I see it, yes. Everyday, my friends send me things: clubs, lots of clubs… I am happy, because my work, and everything that…
Read moreBelenenses would like to retain Hervé Koffi & Show for longer after initial loans from Lille
O Jogo and A Bola report that Portuguese side Belenenses have honed in on two players of the five that they currently have on loan from Ligue 1 side Lille, who are using the 1st division team as somewhat of a satellite this season, under the direction of Sporting Director Luis Campos. The two individuals that they…
Read moreFC Nantes will activate €5m option to purchase Moses Simon
Speaking in an interview with Presse-Océan, Ligue 1 side FC Nantes President Waldemar Kita confirmed that the club will activate their option to purchase Nigerian international Moses Simon from Levante, after initially loaning him from the Spanish side last summer. The 24-year-old scored 9 goals and provided 8 assists in 30 appearances in all competitions in…
Read moreFC Porto intend to accelerate talks for Hubert Mbuyi-Muamba (PSG)
L’Équipe report that Portuguese giants FC Porto intend to accelerate talks with central defender and PSG U17s captain Hubert Mbuyi-Muamba over a possible deal. The central defender has 12 months remaining on his youth contract, and although FCP are yet to make an offer, they are poised to move in that direction in the coming…
Read moreKarl Toko Ekambi wants to make Lyon move permanent – agent
Speaking to L’Équipe du Soir, Cameroonian international and Villarreal attacker Karl Toko Ekambi’s agent Samir Khiat discussed his client’s situation, who spent the second half of the 2019/20 campaign on loan at Lyon, where he would like to move permanently. “I confirm that there was an option to buy if Lyon had qualified either for the…
Read moreNapoli take control in chase for Lille defender Gabriel
France Football report that Serie A side Napoli are currently in pole position to land Brazilian central defender Gabriel from Ligue 1 side Lille this summer. Everton and the Italian side are currently the furthest along in that they are the only two sides to have been in formal discussions over signing the player, who…
Read moreSochaux chasing Lyon duo Yann Kitala & Hermann Tebily
L’Équipe report that Ligue 2 side Sochaux are in advanced talks with Lyon over the signing of two young attackers Yann Kitala (22) and Hermann Tebily (18). Kitala spent last season on loan at FC Lorient, scoring twice in 10 appearances in Ligue 2. FCSM are facing strong competition from AC Ajaccio in this particular…
Read morePSG poised to sign Kenny Nagera to a pro contract
L’Équipe report that PSG are in the final stages of convincing 18-year-old French attacker Kenny Nagera to sign a professional contract, with his current deal expiring in a month. Nagera is being chased by another Ligue 1 club, believed to be in the top 10, although Les Parisiens feel that an agreement with the teen…
Read moreAl Waleed bin-Talal has no interest in buying Marseille
Le Parisien report that Saudi Arabian entrepreneur Al Waleed bin-Talal has no interest in buying Ligue 1 side Marseille from current owner Frank McCourt, contrary to a myriad of Italian press reporting. With his worth estimated at more than €17bn, OM fans had been hoping that there was even a kernel of truth behind these…
Read moreFFF confirms LFP decision to stick with 20-team Ligue 1 2020/21 season
The French Football Federation’s Executive Committee today moved to confirm the professional league body’s decision to maintain a 20-team Ligue 1 format for the 2020/21 campaign. The LFP’s General Assembly decided last week that Amiens and Toulouse would be relegated to Ligue 2 after all, despite the 2019/20 league campaign being shortened by 10 matches…
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