French central midfielder Benjamin Stambouli is drifting away from a move to Real Betis this summer. After a telephone conversation yesterday with Real Betis manager Gus Poyet, the PSG midfielder was not given the salary guarantees that he wanted, according to L’Équipe. Schalke 04 now take centre stage as Stambouli’s quest for a new club continues….
Read moreRachid Ghezzal turns down Everton
Lyon’s attacking midfielder Rachid Ghezzal spoke to Everton representatives this afternoon and informed them that he would not be accepting their offer in its current state, according to RMC. The player remains locked in contract extension negotiations with Lyon, with his current deal expiring at the end of this season. Southampton and Claude Puel have also…
Read moreOGC Nice remain hopeful in closing a deal for Mario Balotelli
OGC Nice have been bluffing to the media for weeks: their number one transfer target in the striker position has been Liverpool man Mario Balotelli for over 10 days, according to sources contacted by GFFN. Click Here: Chiefs rugby store The reality of the situation is as follows: Palermo, Balotelli’s previously preferred option, cannot agree a…
Read moreAngers SCO target Jamel Saihi as Romain Saiss replacement
According to L’Équipe, Ligue 1 side Angers SCO are targeting Montpellier defensive midfielder Jamel Saihi as a replacement for the outgoing Romain Saiss. Other names mentioned that Angers have also targeted in recent hours include Mehdi Abeid (Panathinaikos) and Jeremy Clement (St Etienne). Click Here: All Blacks rugby store
Read moreHatem Ben Arfa trained in isolation this morning
This morning, PSG attacker Hatem Ben Arfa trained in isolation this morning with Jean Kevin Augustin, one day after finding out that he had been left out of the PSG squad to face Arsenal tonight for “tactical reasons”. The player is understood to be in a heated ongoing debate with manager Unai Emery, who has…
Read moreLyon reach agreement with Jean Philippe Mateta
Lyon and Chateâuroux have announced an agreement for the transfer of 19 year old striker Jean Philippe Mateta. An agreement has been reached worth €4m plus bonuses. The player is expected to complete a move to OL tomorrow as OL’s joker transfer. Emmanuel Adebayor is also still likely to join Lyon as well, according to multiple…
Read moreLille approach Sporting Lisbon for Matheus Pereira
Lille’s soon-to-be Sporting Director Luis Campos is already making moves for the January window. He is said to have approached Sporting Lisbon over the possible loan signing of Matheus Pereira, according to our colleagues at Foot Mercato. Click Here: stone island clothes The 20 year old can play as a forward or as a right-winger and Campos…
Read moreFootball Leaks | Doyen Sports, Geoffrey Kondogbia & prostitutes
In part of the ongoing Football Leaks series, Mediapart last night published a report documenting the tactics that investment fund specialising in football Doyen Sports used to attempt to convince clubs to pay French defensive midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia’s release clause in the summer of 2013. Doyen Sports bought 50% of the player’s rights in the summer of 2012, when…
Read moreU18 French international Dan Axel Zagadou to sign for Manchester City
Premier League side Manchester City have convinced 17 year old and left-sided defender Dan Axel Zagadou to snub a professional contract with PSG and sign with the Citizens instead, according to our colleagues at France Football. Zagadou, who is the captain of the France U18s set-up, has a youth contract with Les Parisiens which expires at…
Read moreDimitri Payet agrees personal terms with Marseille
West Ham United’s attacking midfielder Dimitri Payet has agreed personal terms with Marseille ahead of a possible move before the January window closes, according to multiple French press reports. Payet is understood to have reached a provisional 4.5 year contract agreement that will see the Frenchman earn €7m a year gross. Talks are expected to…
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