André Villas-Boas on Aston Villa offer for Morgan Sanson: “Pathetic.”

Speaking to Téléfoot Chaine following Ligue 1 side Marseille’s 1-0 home defeat against RC Lens, manager André Villas-Boas discussed a proposal from Premier League side Aston Villa for central midfielder Morgan Sanson. “We had a very, very weak offer from Aston Villa which we turned down… It was pathetic… I hope that he continues to remain Read more about André Villas-Boas on Aston Villa offer for Morgan Sanson: “Pathetic.”[…]

FC Lorient looking at Tiago Ilori (Sporting Portugal)

Ouest France have confirmed Record reporting that Ligue 1 strugglers FC Lorient are considering a move for 27-year-old Sporting Portugal central defender Tiago Ilori before the month is up. The deal would be a loan until the end of the season, with the Portuguese outlet suggesting a deal is imminent. Sources at Lorient have moved to Read more about FC Lorient looking at Tiago Ilori (Sporting Portugal)[…]

Olivier Ntcham denies Villas-Boas claims that the Portuguese coach was unaware of his arrival

Speaking at an unveiling press conference on Tuesday, French central midfielder Olivier Ntcham denied claims made by now departed manager André Villas Boas that he wasn’t aware and didn’t want Marseille to sign the Celtic man. “I was told about what he said because I didn’t listen to him. It surprised me a lot because Read more about Olivier Ntcham denies Villas-Boas claims that the Portuguese coach was unaware of his arrival[…]

Brian Marwood explains City Football Group’s decision to partner with Vannes

Speaking in an interview with Le Télégramme, City Football Group’s Managing Director of Global Football, Brian Marwood, explained the organisation’s strategy following their acquisition of Ligue 2 leaders ESTAC Troyes and subsequent formal cooperation agreement with French 4th division side Vannes OC. How would you describe the City Football Group project? The City Football Group has Read more about Brian Marwood explains City Football Group’s decision to partner with Vannes[…]

Bayer Leverkusen & SC Freiburg interested in Eric Junior Dina Ebimbe

German sides SC Freiburg and Bayer Leverkusen have been scouting 20-year-old versatile midfielder Eric Junior Dina Ebimbe in recent weeks, according to our colleagues at Foot Mercato. The outlet claims that both sides have made informal contact with the French talent’s entourage – Dina Ebimbe is currently on loan at Dijon from PSG for the season. Read more about Bayer Leverkusen & SC Freiburg interested in Eric Junior Dina Ebimbe[…]

Kylian Mbappé compares how he feels about the Champions’ League to the World Cup

Speaking in an interview with RMC Sport, France and PSG attacker Kylian Mbappé discussed how he feels about an eventual Champions’ League title and the upcoming World Cup. “The Champions’ League, it has a very important place for me. The World Cup, having won it early, it is something that you can’t necessarily wrap your head Read more about Kylian Mbappé compares how he feels about the Champions’ League to the World Cup[…]

Neymar would like to become a professional poker player after his football career

Speaking in an interview with CNEWS, Brazilian and PSG attacker Neymar admitted that he would like to become a professional poker player after his playing career as a footballer is over. “It is true, it is true. It is one of the things that I like to do the most. I feel very comfortable and I Read more about Neymar would like to become a professional poker player after his football career[…]

Thiago Almada gives green light to join Marseille

RMC Sport report that 20-year-old Argentinian attacking midfielder Thiago Almada has agreed in principle to join Marseille this summer, however the Ligue 1 club is going to have some major work to do when it comes to attempting to negotiate a fee with Velez Sarsfield. The provisional agreement struck between Almada and Marseille centres around Read more about Thiago Almada gives green light to join Marseille[…]