Speaking to BeIN Sports, José Mourinho was effusive in his praise for Kylian Mbappé. “I think for a player like Mbappé when you speak about the future you don’t need to say what is Mbappé going to be in 10 years time, in 5 years time. Just focus on now. He’s absolutely incredible. I think by […]
Read MoreBayern Munich held a recent meeting with Nicolas Pépé’s representatives
Our colleagues at Foot Mercato report that Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich recently held a meeting in Paris with the representatives of Lille attacker Nicolas Pépé. More than ever, the outlet claims that the Bavarian side are in pole position to land the Ivorian, with the player very attracted to the project on offer from Niko Kovac’s […]
Read MoreNicolas Pépé’s agent offers update on client’s future
Speaking to RTL, Samir Khiat, Lille attacker Nicolas Pépé’s agent, offered an update on the Ivorian attacker’s future. “We are in discussions with clubs. No decision has been taken. Today, there are no favourites, be it Bayern Munich or another club. Nicolas will not go just anywhere. We have not decided on which league.” Click Here: […]
Read MoreOGC Nice, Chien Lee & the mysterious €22m December 2018 loan
Reporting from Challenges and Nice-Matin reveal that current owner of OGC Nice Chien Lee made the club take out a €22m loan in December with an alarmingly high interest rate fixed to it, to the tune of 9% with repayment required over 4 years, as the Chinese-American ownership comes under increasing scrutiny. The current ownership continues to […]
Read MoreFEATURE | The understated rise of Stéphane Bahoken – the centre-forward who brought Neymar to his knees
Angers SCO are a club renowned for their clever and cost-effective transfer business. The current starting back four and keeper have cost the quasi-nothing in transfer fees, yet this season they have conceded less goals than the likes of Marseille. Famara Diedhiou’s €6m transfer to Bristol City in 2017 was three times the fee that Angers […]
Read MoreOfficial | Xeka signs new Lille deal
Lille have announced the contract extension of Portuguese midfielder Xeka until 2022. The 24-year-old joined Les Dogues in the dying embers of the 2017 January transfer window and was the secret and unsung ingredient to LOSC’s return to the Champions’ League this campaign. Click Here: Paul Pogba Jersey Sale
Read MorePODCAST | The Get French Football News Show – Episode 175
Nathan Staples, Rich Allen, Jeremy Smith and Adam White discuss both French national sides’ successes and failures in the World Cup and the European Qualifiers respectively before glancing at the Ligue 1 managerial merry-go round and transfer rumours ahead of a busy summer transfer window. Click Here: cheap Cowboys jersey
Read MoreDennis Appiah close to Anderlecht – Nantes switch
27-year-old Franco-Ghanaian full-back Dennis Appiah is set to return to Ligue 1 after a spell with Anderlecht. Multiple reputable sources understand that the player is set to join FC Nantes on a 4-year contract, with Appiah wanting the deal to close. Nantes remain in advanced fee negotiations with Anderlecht to close a deal, with discussions […]
Read MoreLyon in talks with Filipe Luis
Lyon have opened talks with out-of-contract Atletico Madrid left-back Filipe Luis as they continue their search for a replacement of Ferland Mendy, who last week confirmed a move to Real Madrid, according to L’Équipe. The 33-year-old is still waiting to see if he receives a surprise contract extension offer from Atleti, whilst Flamengo, Barcelona, AS Monaco […]
Read MoreAli Abdi signing for Paris FC from Club Africain
As reported by L’Équipe, Ligue 2 side Paris FC have agreed a deal to sign 25-year-old left-back Ali Abdi on an initial 2-year contract. The Paris based side will be signing Abdi on a free transfer after his contract expires at the end of this month with Tunisian 1st division outfit Club Africain. He will numerically […]
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