According to Foot Mercato Roma and Lille are close to agreeing a deal for Algerian right-back Zeki Çelik in a deal costing the Serie A side €6.8m euros. Earlier this month, Gianluca Di Marzio reported that Roma’s €6m bid fell short of Lille’s asking price who were instead looking for €9m, although the Italian side were hoping to […]
Speaking to L’Équipe for the first time since leaving Paris Saint-Germain, former sporting director Leonardo has evaluated his three-year spell at the club, his second in that position. He notably touches on last summer’s impressive recruitment campaign, which notably saw Lionel Messi join on a free transfer from Barcelona. When you spoke up at the end of […]
This Friday, Alou Diarra (40) has officially left RC Lens after four years – two of which were in Franck Haise’s staff. The former West Ham, Lyon, and Lens midfielder will join Troyes as U19 coach. The two-time Ligue 1 winner said to the club’s communication team “I was attracted by the sporting and educational project, […]
Dylan Chambost (24) has announced his departure from ESTAC Troyes, and is set to rejoin Ligue 2 side Saint-Étienne. Chambost joined Troyes on a free in July 2019 and has made 73 appearances for the club, scoring twice and registering six assists. He will not renew, however, as he announced his departure on Instagram. In […]
In a club communiqué made last week, Grenoble 38 announced they have secured the services of Red Star’s Pape Meïssa Ba (24) who joins as National 1’s top scorer with 21 goals in 31 appearances for the Audonians. The Senegalese forward has signed a deal that will run until 2025 in the Alp’s capital. Meïssa […]
Foot Mercato report this evening that Marseille are still looking to sign William Saliba from Arsenal on a permanent basis, after the French international’s successful loan deal with the club this past season. OM have approached the Premier League side to enquire over the conditions that could lead to his sale, although for the time being […]
Stormers coach John Dobson admits the team’s maiden Champions Cup win against London Irish came at a cost after Springbok Salmaan Moerat was taken off the field with a serious-looking injury. The Cape Town side triumphed over the Exiles 34-14 in a game where they almost allowed a comeback from the visitors but ultimately scored […]
According to regional publication Nice-Matin, Swiss coach Lucien Favre is set to be announced as the incoming OGC Nice boss, with Christophe Galtier on his way to French champions PSG. Today, the 64-year-old was seen at the club’s training session and getting to know the squad. However, some players, like Brazilian veteran centre-back Dante, for […]
Le Parisien report this afternoon that Lille’s Portuguese midfielder has decided to join Paris Saint-Germain this summer, although an agreement with his former club is still pending. The former Bayern Munich and Benfica man is said to be dreaming of playing under Christophe Galtier again, with the Frenchman having been his manager in the north of France […]
Journalist Fabrice Hawkins reports tonight that Inter Milan are one of the clubs to be interested in Paris Saint-Germain forward Arnaud Kalimuendo, who has spent the last two seasons on loan at Lens. The forward’s family were even invited to go see a match in Milan several weeks ago, with the likelihood being that the French […]