Reims interested in Midtjylland midfielder Jean Cajuste (22) but no agreement yet

As reported by Foot Mercato, Reims maintain an interest in Danish club Midtjylland’s Swedish midfielder Jean Cajuste but, contrary to reports in Sweden, an agreement has yet to be reached. Sportbladet, a Swedish outlet, had reported an agreement over a fee of €10m for the player who was linked heavily with Rennes in the summer Read more about Reims interested in Midtjylland midfielder Jean Cajuste (22) but no agreement yet[…]

Marseille have approached Ajax for defender Nicolás Tagliafico

As reported by RMC, Marseille have made contact with Ajax over signing Argentine defender Nicolás Tagliafico. OM coach Jorge Sampaoli knows the 29-year-old from his time as Argentinian national team coach and remains friendly with the player, but the move is likely to be a complicated one to complete say the outlet. Ajax see the Read more about Marseille have approached Ajax for defender Nicolás Tagliafico[…]

Players of Gérard Lopez’s Excel Mouscron go on strike over unpaid wages

Le Soir – via RMC Sport – report today that the players at Excel Mouscron, who have not been paid their wages for December, have gone on strike and are refusing to train. The second-division side, whose majority shareholder is Bordeaux owner and former Lille president Gérard Lopez, are scheduled to play their next game on Read more about Players of Gérard Lopez’s Excel Mouscron go on strike over unpaid wages[…]

Monaco and Newcastle continue to negotiate for Benoît Badiashile who has yet to make a decision on his future

As reported by L’Équipe, Newcastle United are continuing their pursuit of Monaco centre-back Benoît Badiashile after the Ligue 1 club refused a €40m offer excluding bonuses from the English side. Click Here: Monaco, however, have not entirely rejected the idea of allowing the 20-year-old to leave this month but the amount offered was below the Read more about Monaco and Newcastle continue to negotiate for Benoît Badiashile who has yet to make a decision on his future[…]

Sacking Vladimir Petkovic could cost Bordeaux due to huge salary

As reported by L’Équipe, should Bordeaux decide to remove coach Vladimir Petkovic from his position after FCGB slipped into the relegation zone this weekend, it could cost the club dearly. The 58-year-old will receive a salary of €300,000 per month this season, which includes bonuses, but this amount will increase over the length of his Read more about Sacking Vladimir Petkovic could cost Bordeaux due to huge salary[…]

Lille president Olivier Létang confirms Sven Botman will stay until the summer

In speaking with RMC, Lille president Olivier Létang has explained that Dutch defender Sven Botman will not be leaving the club this month after significant interest from overseas. “We had enquiries last summer for Sven but we were clear in saying that we needed Sven this season. We had a run in the Champions League Read more about Lille president Olivier Létang confirms Sven Botman will stay until the summer[…]

Leicester City hold meeting for Mohamed Ali Cho

Our colleagues at Foot Mercato report that Premier League side Leicester City this weekend held a meeting with the Angers board in France over the possible transfer of 18-year-old attacker Mohamed-Ali Cho. The Foxes, who have been tracking the player for over a year, are now considering whether or not to submit a bid before the Read more about Leicester City hold meeting for Mohamed Ali Cho[…]

Jean-Kévin Augustin suffered from depression, long COVID & Guillain-Barré syndrome

Ouest-France have revealed that 24-year-old French attacker Jean-Kévin Augustin’s absence from professional competition was due to a bout of long COVID and subsequent diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome. The regional paper have tracked the striker’s 14-month recovery which culminated in his return to the professional side this month. Having signed for Nantes in October of 2020, Read more about Jean-Kévin Augustin suffered from depression, long COVID & Guillain-Barré syndrome[…]

James Léa-Siliki looking to leave Middlesbrough early for new club

As reported by RMC, Middlesbrough midfielder, currently on loan from Ligue 1 Rennes, may not finish the season as planned in the English Championship. Click Here: Currently away on AFCON duty with Cameroon, the 25-year-old was loaned out to the English club at the start of the season with an option to buy but he’s Read more about James Léa-Siliki looking to leave Middlesbrough early for new club[…]

Tanguy Ndombele describes return to Lyon as a “risk”

In a press conference yesterday, Tanguy Ndombele (25), who joined Lyon on loan from Tottenham on deadline day until the end of the season, described his return to the club where he spent two years as a “risk”. “Coming back could damage my image,” explained the French midfielder, who left Lyon for €60 million in Read more about Tanguy Ndombele describes return to Lyon as a “risk”[…]