Speaking to L’Équipe, Wilfrid Mbappé snapped back at criticism of his son from Raphaël Varane and Didier Deschamps in yesterday’s press conference ahead of today’s match vs Albania. “He who knows nothing is a smart man when when he shuts up. Some people should do more thinking through. Criticism, we have dealt with since he Read more about Kylian Mbappé’s father snaps back at criticism of his son: “Some people should do more thinking through.”[…]

L’Équipe report that Premier League side Leicester City are actively pursuing a deal for Ligue 1 side Brest’s central midfielder Ibrahima Diallo. The 20-year-old defensive midfielder has enjoyed a good start to life in Ligue 1, starting 14 matches so far this season after joining Brest permanently from AS Monaco in summer. Aside from Sevilla, Read more about Leicester City pursuing Ibrahima Diallo (Brest)[…]

L’Équipe report that Lille rejected a €70m bid from Serie A side Napoli for French international attacker Jonathan Ikoné last summer. The Serie A side, who are also in contact with the Ligue 1 club’s central midfielder Boubakary Soumaré, have their eye on LOSC left-back Domagoj Bradaric about a possible January move. Click Here:

L’Équipe report that Ligue 1 strugglers Toulouse should conclude their first piece of January window business later today with the signing of 27-year-old Norwegian central defender Ruben Gabrielsen from Molde. The player was selected by Les Violets’ recruitment cell and manager Antoine Kombouaré. An athletic and rugged player, he has arrived in Toulouse to conclude Read more about Toulouse to sign Ruben Gabrielsen from Molde[…]

L’Équipe report that Lyon have decided not to make a concrete bid for 24-year-old Polish international attacker Krzysztof Piatek, because the competition from Premier League clubs is too strong, and OL do no want to be involved in a bidding war. OL sent a scout recently to watch Uzbek attacker Eldor Shomurodov, also 24, who Read more about Lyon feel they cannot match English offers for Krzysztof Piatek[…]

Speaking at a press conference today, Argentinian goalkeeper Walter Benitez provided an update on his contract situation at OGC Nice, with his current deal expiring at the end of the season. “I am concentrated. I am calm. We are discussing with the club, with my agent (Mino Raiola). He is dealing with my future. We Read more about Walter Benitez, now represented by Mino Raiola, gives update on OGC Nice contract situation[…]

Freelance journalist Ignazio Genuardi reports that 29-year-old Rennes midfielder Jakob Johansson is nearing a move to Swedish side IFK Göteborg. Johansson, who has not made a single league appearance for SRFC this season, is set to return to the club where he spent 8 years at. He is under contract until June 2020 with Rennes, Read more about Jakob Johansson closing in on return to IFK Göteborg[…]