Manchester City, AS Roma & FC Porto on Issa Diop’s tail

According to L’Équipe, a host of Europe’s elite are already in touch with French U19 European champion and Toulouse defender Issa Diop’s camp. Manchester City, AS Roma and FC Porto are all keeping an eye on the player’s performances and current transfer situation. Red Bull Leipzig already made contact with the player’s representatives earlier on during Read more about Manchester City, AS Roma & FC Porto on Issa Diop’s tail[…]

There is something to the Mario Balotelli – OGC Nice rumours

OGC Nice President Jean Pierre Rivère gave a muddled response on RMC to rumours linking Mario Balotelli to the club, only adding fuel to the fire that the Liverpool striker could be joining Les Aiglons before the window shuts next week. “Apparently, I say apparently because I have not seen him, Mario Balotelli has been on the Read more about There is something to the Mario Balotelli – OGC Nice rumours[…]

THE VERDICT | PSG’s most catastrophic transfer window since the QSI era began

When you are the best, you have to make sure to do everything in your power to stay on top. If you don’t, you open yourself up to challenges from those chasing your crown and if they spot a little bit of weakness, those hungrier for success will pounce. That’s exactly the scenario that Ligue Read more about THE VERDICT | PSG’s most catastrophic transfer window since the QSI era began[…]

Edinson Cavani’s PSG contract extension talks continue to stall

According to L’Équipe, Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani’s contract extension talks with PSG continue to stall, in a situation that is becoming increasingly worrying for the current Ligue 1 champions. Talks began in April 2016 over the possibility of Cavani signing a three year extension, which included a healthy wage rise. A meeting was due to occur Read more about Edinson Cavani’s PSG contract extension talks continue to stall[…]

Marcelo Bielsa has visited Lille’s training facilities

According to our colleagues at Canal +, Argentinian and former Marseille manager Marcelo Bielsa visited Ligue 1 side Lille’s training facilities 3 weeks ago, as prospective owner Gérard Lopez looks to bring El Loco to Les Dogues. Lopez had promised to bring Bielsa to Marseille before he was beaten to buying that particular French top Read more about Marcelo Bielsa has visited Lille’s training facilities[…]

No contact between Marseille and Geoffrey Kondogbia – agent

Speaking to our colleagues at RMC, representatives of French international defensive midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia moved to deny reports written in L’Équipe this morning that suggested that talks were ongoing between the two parties about a possible winter transfer. “We would like to make clear, concerning the supposed interest from Olympique de Marseille for Geoffrey, that absolutely no contact Read more about No contact between Marseille and Geoffrey Kondogbia – agent[…]

The Get French Football News Show – Episode 66

The panel looks at an array of subjects including PSG 2-2 OGC Nice, weather problems in Ligue 1, reaction and analysis from all four of the the European draws, why the two Manchester clubs should not get complacent with St Étienne & AS Monaco, questions surrounding the Ballon D’Or and much more. Click Here: 2020 Read more about The Get French Football News Show – Episode 66[…]

John Obi Mikel in advanced negotiations with Marseille

Chelsea’s central midfielder John Obi Mikel is advanced negotiations to join Ligue 1 side Olympique de Marseille on a free transfer next month, according to Nigerian national team boss Gernot Rohr, speaking to Europe 1. Rohr had the following to say about Nigerian international Obi Mikel: “I saw him in London. He is in advanced discussions with Read more about John Obi Mikel in advanced negotiations with Marseille[…]

Lyon make €6m offer for Nicolas Pépé

Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyonnais have submitted a formal €6m bid for Ivorian forward and Angers man Nicolas Pépé, according to France Football. The offer is understood to include bonuses, with AS Monaco and Lille also interested in the player’s services in France. Angers are understood to be looking for €10m, with an extra caveat that the player Read more about Lyon make €6m offer for Nicolas Pépé[…]