Bayern Munich in talks to sign Lyon left-back Melvin Bard

L’Équipe report that Bayern Munich are in talks to sign 19-year-old left-back Melvin Bard from Lyon. The teenager came on in the second half of Saturday’s friendly clash with OGC Nice on Saturday. He was used just once last season, vs Nîmes in a 4-0 victory in December and has been considering his future for Read more about Bayern Munich in talks to sign Lyon left-back Melvin Bard[…]

Rennes still like Serhou Guirassy, but have opened talks for Darwin Nuñez

RMC Sport report that despite intense negotiations between Amiens and Rennes over the possible transfer of Serhou Guirassy, the Brittany club view the Picardy side’s demands as excessive, and thus are stuck at an impasse in trying to get the deal over the line. The Ligue 2 club have been seeking €20m in order to Read more about Rennes still like Serhou Guirassy, but have opened talks for Darwin Nuñez[…]

Victor Osimhen to Napoli for €60m plus bonuses

This time, we are there. After protracted negotiations that have taken place for more than six weeks, today Napoli are expected to make the signing of Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen official, who joins from Lille for €60m plus bonuses that could take the deal to €81m, according to RMC. This afternoon, the two clubs signed Read more about Victor Osimhen to Napoli for €60m plus bonuses[…]

Thomas Meunier had already signed for Dortmund before the club’s clash with PSG in February

Speaking in his unveiling press conference as a Borussia Dortmund player today, Belgian international right-back Thomas Meunier revealed that he had already signed a contract with the Bundesliga side before his former club PSG played them in the Champions’ League Round of 16 match on 18th February. “I had already signed… before the match… I Read more about Thomas Meunier had already signed for Dortmund before the club’s clash with PSG in February[…]

Angers rejected €10m offer from Villarreal for Baptiste Santamaria

France Football report that La Liga side Villarreal have abandoned their attempts to sign 25-year-old French central midfielder Baptiste Santamaria after his club Angers rejected the €10m proposal that was made to them. It appears that Francis Coquelin, whose arrival Villarreal announced earlier on Wednesday morning from Valencia, was their second option in this position Read more about Angers rejected €10m offer from Villarreal for Baptiste Santamaria[…]

36 arrests made in Paris last night following PSG final qualification

The AFP report that police made 36 arrests last night in Paris around the Champs-Élysées as PSG fans flocked to the streets to celebrate the club’s first ever qualification for a Champions’ League final following their 3-0 victory over RB Leipzig. Arrests were made for the utilisation of projectiles, attacking law enforcement officials and stealing. In Marseille, Read more about 36 arrests made in Paris last night following PSG final qualification[…]

Kiki Kouyaté to complete Metz move from ESTAC Troyes

23-year-old Malian central defender Kiki Kouyaté underwent a medical with Ligue 1 club Metz this evening ahead of a transfer that will cost Les Grenats around €4m, as reported by RMC Sport and Mohamed Toubache-TER. The Metz board have won this game of poker against ESTAC Troyes, putting pressure on the Ligue 2 club by leaking to Read more about Kiki Kouyaté to complete Metz move from ESTAC Troyes[…]

Lyon SD Juninho: “I called Alexandre Lacazette when he had problems at Arsenal.”

Speaking in an interview with RMC Sport on Tuesday, Lyon Sporting Director Juninho discussed rumours linking Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti with a return. “That is not our level in terms of contract. For the majority of these players… In January I called Alexandre Lacazette to chat a bit with him because he was having problems at Read more about Lyon SD Juninho: “I called Alexandre Lacazette when he had problems at Arsenal.”[…]