Alban Lafont on Marseille links: “In theory, I should be staying at Nantes this year.”

Speaking to RMC Sport earlier today, Nantes goalkeeper Alban Lafont discussed his future in the wake of rumours linking the former Toulouse and Fiorentina man with a move to Marseille. Lafont reassured Nantes fans that – in theory – he would be staying with the club for the year to come, adding that Marseille’s interest was only Read more about Alban Lafont on Marseille links: “In theory, I should be staying at Nantes this year.”[…]

PSG in negotiations with Lionel Messi

RMC Sport and Sky Sport Italia report tonight that negotiations are underway between Paris Saint-Germain and Lionel Messi, in the wake of Barcelona’s announcement of the Argentine’s departure earlier this evening. Talks have been underway for the last few hours, the six-time Ballon d’Or winner potentially closing in on a sensational move to Ligue 1 that would see Read more about PSG in negotiations with Lionel Messi[…]

Part of Lionel Messi’s signing-on fee paid in cryptocurrency

Paris Saint-Germain have announced this morning that a part of Lionel Messi’s signing-on fee – €40m, according to Le Parisien – was paid for using the club’s cryptocurrency, “Fan Tokens”. The tokens gain in value depending on the team’s on-pitch results and interest in the club, and are traded among fans. The value of each “$PSG Read more about Part of Lionel Messi’s signing-on fee paid in cryptocurrency[…]

Toulouse refuse to allow presentation of man of the match trophy after broadcaster interviews the exiled Amine Adli

Toulouse man Amine Adli (21) has been linked with a move away from TFC for some time. Throughout last season, Marseille were said to be keen on the attacking midfielder before interest intensified this summer with clubs ranging from German champions Bayern Munich to promoted Ligue 1 clubs Troyes looking at signing the player. However Read more about Toulouse refuse to allow presentation of man of the match trophy after broadcaster interviews the exiled Amine Adli[…]

Player Ratings | Lyon 3-3 Clermont, OL collapse as Clermont rescue a deserved point

LYON – 3 (Dembélé 5, 21, Paquetá 45) Anthony Lopes, 6 – One of Lopes’ more solid displays handling wise and he made a superb fingertip save from Berthomier’s miss-hit first half cross which was looping into the far corner and a brave second half stop from Dossou. Léo Dubois, 6 – A typically committed Read more about Player Ratings | Lyon 3-3 Clermont, OL collapse as Clermont rescue a deserved point[…]

Official | Liverpool forward Xherdan Shaqiri joins Lyon

Following a medical today, Lyon have confirmed the signing of Swiss international forward Xherdan Shaqiri. The former Liverpool man, now 29, has joined on a permanent three year deal for a fee of up to €11m, €5m of that figure is accounted for by potential bonuses. The Kosovo born forward has played for an impressive Read more about Official | Liverpool forward Xherdan Shaqiri joins Lyon[…]

Lyon striker Islam Slimani still an option for OGC Nice

After a busy transfer window so far, new OGC Nice coach Christophe Galtier is still looking for an experienced striker to add to his attacking unit. Click Here: edinburgh rugby jersey As reported by Football365, before making an offer for Montpellier striker Andy Delort, Nice considered at length an attempt to sign Lyon’s Algerian striker Read more about Lyon striker Islam Slimani still an option for OGC Nice[…]

Mauricio Pochettino says Kylian Mbappé has not told him he wants to leave

Speaking ahead of his Paris Saint-Germain side’s trip to Reims tomorrow, Mauricio Pochettino notably discussed the ongoing transfer saga around forward Kylian Mbappé amid reports of a potential move to Real Madrid. His press conference transcribed by RMC Sport, the Argentine indicated that the World Cup winner had not made him aware of any desire to Read more about Mauricio Pochettino says Kylian Mbappé has not told him he wants to leave[…]

Kylian Mbappé’s relationship with PSG has deteriorated, Madrid move next summer now very likely

By rejecting Real Madrid’s mammoth transfer bids for Kylian Mbappé in the last week, PSG have bought themselves time. They now have until the start of January, when Mbappé can discuss and sign a pre-contract agreement with whom he choses, to convince the Frenchman to sign a new deal and stay in Paris. That, however, looks Read more about Kylian Mbappé’s relationship with PSG has deteriorated, Madrid move next summer now very likely[…]

Romain Philippoteaux returns to Dijon on loan from Brest

Dijon have announced this weekend that an agreement in principle has been reached for return of midfielder Romain Philippoteaux on loan from Ligue 1 side Brest, six years after last playing for the Burgundy club. The 33-year-old signs on a loan deal with no permanent option, having made 17 appearances for the Breton club last Read more about Romain Philippoteaux returns to Dijon on loan from Brest[…]