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.”[…]

Rennes President Holveck confirms talks with Chelsea, Édouard Mendy keen to make the move

Speaking during a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, Rennes President Nicolas Holveck confirmed that talks were ongoing with Chelsea over the possible sale of goalkeeper Édouard Mendy. “Talks have been initiated. We are at the discussion stage, there is truly no agreement at the moment, far from it. We know the value of Édouard as Read more about Rennes President Holveck confirms talks with Chelsea, Édouard Mendy keen to make the move[…]

PSG fear that Juan Bernat has suffered a major knee injury

RMC Sport report that PSG are fearful that Spanish international left-back Juan Bernat has suffered a major knee injury, after coming on as a substitute vs Metz on Wednesday night. He clashed with a Metz player and Presnel Kimpembe and it was this collision that resulted in his pain – he was on the floor Read more about PSG fear that Juan Bernat has suffered a major knee injury[…]

FEATURE | Alexandre Lacazette is poised to have his best season in England so far

Without a shadow of a doubt, Alexandre Lacazette is a player that divides opinions both in France and at Arsenal. Being completely critical, his three years at the North London club have been underwhelming. In 2017, Arsenal spent around £52m for the Frenchman, which at the time seemed like quite a coup for one of Read more about FEATURE | Alexandre Lacazette is poised to have his best season in England so far[…]

Lens in talks to sign Arnaud Kalimuendo on loan with an option to buy from PSG

L’Équipe report that RC Lens are engaged in negotiations with PSG over the possible loan with option to buy signing of 19-year-old striker Arnaud Kalimuendo. If this deal were to go through, then RCL would likely sanction the departure of Gaetan Robail, who has enormous interest from Ligue 2 in his services. He would be Read more about Lens in talks to sign Arnaud Kalimuendo on loan with an option to buy from PSG[…]

Marseille accept €10m offer from Bayern Munich for Bouna Sarr

Ligue 1 side Marseille have this morning accepted a €10m bid from Bayern Munich for right-sided player Bouna Sarr, according to RMC. The 28-year-old is now discussing a possible 4-year contract with Bayern Munich – there is also the possibility that midfielder Michaël Cuisance will head the other way, although details around the nature of such Read more about Marseille accept €10m offer from Bayern Munich for Bouna Sarr[…]