Kylian Mbappé turns down latest contract offer look at Richarlison as replacement
RMC Sport reports that Kylian Mbappé’s future at Paris Saint-Germain remains uncertain, with the Frenchman having turned down the club’s latest contract offer. With PSG’s latest proposition – a five year contract with an optional additional year – dead in the water, the forward’s potential Real Madrid move now hinges on the Spanish side making an…
Youssouf Fofana falling behind in Monaco pecking order with Niko Kovač unimpressed
After an impressive campaign last season and becoming one of the first names on the Monaco team sheet in recent times, midfielder Youssouf Fofana is in Niko Kovac’s bad books, as reported by L’Équipe. The arrival of Jean Lucas from Lyon for €11m has often seen Fofana usurped from the Monaco first team this season.…
Lyon set to sign Sardar Azmoun as personal terms agreed
L’Équipe report that Lyon are closing in on the signing of Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun from Zenit St. Petersburg, having agreed personal terms with the players. The 25-year-old’s contract with the Russian club expires at the end of the season, and Les Gones have emerged as the favourites to sign Azmoun despite previous competition from Roma…
Bayern Munich’s Bouna Sarr turned down offers to leave this summer
Sébastien Denis of Foot Mercato reports this afternoon that Bayern Munich wide man Bouna Sarr turned down several transfer offers in the final hours of the summer window, including a potential return to France with Lille. The former Marseille man also turned down moves to Olympiakos and Beşiktaş, although the Turkish club have approached the player’s representatives and…
LFP and PSG respond to Javier Tebas: “Insulting and defamatory remarks.”
RMC Sport report that both Paris Saint-Germain and the Ligue 1 authorities have responded to comments made by Spanish Football League president Javier Tebas concerning the Parisians. Tebas had stated that PSG’s transfer activity was “as dangerous as the Super League” and that he would “fight against state-clubs”, adding that the club’s project was not viable.…
Lionel Messi to miss PSG’s game against Metz with knee issue
Paris Saint-Germain have announced this afternoon that Lionel Messi will be absent for tomorrow night’s trip to Metz, with the Argentine having picked up a knock on his left knee. The forward, who had been taken off by manager Mauricio Pochettino during the second half against Lyon, had taken a hit and has sustained bruising.…
Player Ratings | Bordeaux 1-1 Rennes, Bordeaux escape with a lucky point after Rennes dominate
BORDEAUX – 1 (Mexer 88) Benoît Costil, 8 – Little he could do about the goal, or his teammates’ incompetence, but repeatedly kept his team in the game with a string of key saves. Diving at Sulemana’s feet, a flying second half stop from Terrier and a reaction save with his knee from Meling at…
Player Ratings | Saint-Étienne 1-1 Lyon, high-octane derby ends with a late penalty and a deserved point for the hosts
ASSE – 1 (Khazri 95) Etienne Green, 8 – Not too much he could do about the goal and kept his side in the game during the first half as he made three superb flying saves from Aouar and one key block of cross that would otherwise have meant a tap-in for Paquetá. Mahdi Camara,…
Cambodian prince set to withdraw Saint-Étienne takeover bid
L’Équipe report that Norodom Ravichak, the Cambodian prince who had submitted a bid to take ownership of Saint-Étienne, is set to announce his withdrawal in the coming days. Ravichak is said to be growing wary of the project as a result of Les Verts’ poor start to the season – lying in 20th place – and…
Zinédine Zidane no longer closing the door to managing PSG
Foot Mercato report this afternoon that Zinédine Zidane has half-opened the door to the prospect of managing Paris Saint-Germain, having been reluctant to enter talks with the club for a long time. The World Cup winner and former Real Madrid manager had previously refused to listen to offers from PSG. The Marseille native, however, is now…