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[…]

Player Ratings | Nice 2-2 Monaco, Andy Delort and Amine Gouiri drag Nice to a point

NICE – 2 (Delort 51, Boudaoui 73) Walter Benítez, 7 – Not much he could do about the goals but made two important interventions, one a flying hand to halt a Ben Yedder headed cross which may have been sneaking in and another to prevent Boadu from scoring when one-on-one at 2-2. Jordan Lotomba, 4 Read more about Player Ratings | Nice 2-2 Monaco, Andy Delort and Amine Gouiri drag Nice to a point[…]

Prosecutor calls for five-year stadium ban for Nice fan who attacked Dimitri Payet

Nice-Matin report today that the prosecutor against the fan that kicked Dimitri Payet during the Nice-Marseille crowd trouble has called for a five-year stadium ban and six-month prison sentence against 29-year-old man. The fan, named as Tony C., appeared in court this Wednesday before the Nice magistrates’ court along with his lawyer. The final deliberation will Read more about Prosecutor calls for five-year stadium ban for Nice fan who attacked Dimitri Payet[…]

20 Transfer Targets for 2022 | 16th: Etienne Green (Saint-Étienne)

This feature is the latest in our series looking at the top 20 hottest properties in Ligue 1; those players to keep an eye on this season and who are most likely to feature heavily in the 2022 summer transfer window. Look out for number 15 tomorrow and follow the run down in full here Read more about 20 Transfer Targets for 2022 | 16th: Etienne Green (Saint-Étienne)[…]

Marseille, Lille and Lens handed suspended point deduction for fan incidents

L’Équipe report that Ligue 1 authorities’ disciplinary commission has given its verdict on the various incidents of crowd trouble across the country in the last few weeks, with Lille, Lens and Marseille all being handed a suspended one-point deduction. In particular, the sanctions concern the pitch invasion during the Derby du Nord between Lens and Lille Read more about Marseille, Lille and Lens handed suspended point deduction for fan incidents[…]

SERIES | Top 20 Transfer Targets for 2022 – 13th: Jonathan David (Lille)

This feature is the latest in our series looking at the top 20 hottest properties in Ligue 1; those players to keep an eye on this season and who are most likely to feature heavily in the 2022 summer transfer window. Look out for number 12 tomorrow and follow the run down in full here Read more about SERIES | Top 20 Transfer Targets for 2022 – 13th: Jonathan David (Lille)[…]