Speaking to France Football as part of a feature on French international and Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud, Bordeaux defender Laurent Koscielny hailed his former Arsenal team-mate. “He is decried, has faced a lot of adversity, and has known to get back up again each time. Having a tricky start to his career enabled him to
Eurosport report that Lyon have opened formal discussions with French international defensive midfielder Steven N’Zonzi about a possible January move. This information comes from well-placed Turkish sources, who understand that Galatasaray are looking to end their season-long loan deal with AS Roma for the 31-year-old 6 months early. This would allow OL to sign him
Eurosport report that Ligue 1 side Montpellier are seeking to add an attacker to their ranks next month to provide adequate cover for their current duo of Andy Delort and Gaëtan Laborde. They are at the same time seeking to offload 29-year-old Serbian forward Petar Škuletić, who notably has received interest from Greece. Their number
France Football report that Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin have turned their attentions to 25-year-old versatile central midfielder Benjamin Bourgieaud, who currently plies his trade at Ligue 1 side Rennes. The player’s profile has been discussed on multiple occasions in Hertha transfer target meetings and is very much appreciated by Jürgen Klinsmann & co. Bourigeaud recently
As reported by Gianluca di Marzio this morning, Uruguayan attacker Edinson Cavani has concluded a pre-contract agreement with Spanish side Atletico Madrid, who he will join from PSG this summer when his contract with the latter club expires. Click Here: The 32-year-old has agreed a two-year deal with Diego Simeone’s club. It is believed that
As part of RMC Sport show Le Vestiaire, Marseille midfielder Dimitri Payet has revealed that he turned down a move to Manchester Untied in 2017 in favour of a return to Marseille. The OM number 10 returned from London in January of 2017 after an initial two-year spell with them between 2013 and 2015. With his current deal
Le Parisien report today that Paris Saint-Germain have seen 97.6% of current season ticket holders renew for next season, setting a new club record. The renewal campaign was launched last month, amid discontent and protests from many groups of supporters, in particular the ultras in the Virage Auteuil, following the Champions League defeat to Real Madrid
On the first day of the transfer window, Sochaux wrapped up the signatures of the fourth and fifth free signings of the window. Ibrahim Sissoko (26) and Saad Agouzoul (24) became the Ligue 2 club’s latest recruits. Sissoko joins on a four-year deal after his contract at Ligue 2 rivals Niort expired at the end
According to Michele Criscitiello, Italian side Sampdoria are closing in on the signing of OGC Nice’s Mario Lemina (28) with negotiations set to be finalised shortly for the former Juventus and Southampton man. Last month, it was reported that OGC Nice intended to sell the midfielder, with the player joining Kasper Dolberg and Morgan Schneiderlin on Lucian
According to L’Équipe’s Loïc Tanzi, Lyon’s Lucas Paquetá is set to sign for Premier League side West Ham United on a 5-year deal for €62m including bonuses. According to Fabrizio Romano the Hammers want the Brazilian midfielder to travel to England as soon as possible in order to schedule medical tests and complete the deal with OL.