RB Leipzig have showed interest in Boulaye Dia
France Football report that German side RB Leipzig have shown an interest in signing 24-year-old Senegalese international forward Boulaye Dia from Stade de Reims this summer. Dia, who is under contract with SDR until June 2022, will almost certainly be leaving in summer, is likely to fetch around €15m, so his current club hopes. Click…
Blaise Matuidi’s transfer to Inter Miami being investigated
The MLS announced on Friday that they have opened a formal investigation into the signing of French international midfielder Blaise Matuidi by David Beckham’s franchise, Inter Miami CF. The investigation is looking into whether the World Cup winner’s signing conformed with salary cap and MLS regulations. No further comment was provided by the US soccer…
Ligue 1 & Ligue 2 clubs vote to block players from leaving the EU this international break
The LFP have confirmed that Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 clubs have voted unanimously to block their players from leaving the European Union and the European Economic Area during the international break coming up later this month. This ruling will disproportionately impact African nations, with South American national team matches already having been postponed owing…
FEATURE | Houssem Aouar’s state of decline
This article is a sample of Issue 4 of our The Modern Footballer magazine – get your copy now here! To put it mildly, the last six months have not been kind to Houssem Aouar. The Lyon midfielder went from being tipped to join one of Arsenal or Juventus in the summer, on the back…
Presnel Kimpembe: “It means a lot to be able to have PSG youth products on the pitch, it shows that there is soul in this club.”
Speaking to RMC Sport, PSG’s captain for the evening, Presnel Kimpembe, summed up his emotions after knocking Bayern Munich out of the Champions’ League. “A lot of joy, emotion, because this was a very difficult match. We lost but the game was characterised by a great team performance. I want to say, I am proud. Even…
Leicester pushing for Boubakary Soumaré
As reported by Foot Mercato and Fabrizio Romano, Premier League side Leicester City are attempting to accelerate negotiations to sign 22-year-old midfielder Boubakary Soumaré from Ligue 1 leaders Lille. The player is on the verge of reaching a provisional contract agreement, but has yet to commit to the Foxes as a destination – advised by his entourage,…
Strasbourg targeting Remi Garde for manager role
L’Équipe report that ex-Lyon and Impact Montréal coach Remi Garde is in pole position to take over from Thierry Laurey at the end of the season at relegation-threatened Strasbourg. Click Here: baby knitted shoes A deal hinges on the club remaining in the division, having recently been sucked into a relegation battle. Also on their…
Younes Belhanda has 3-year verbal agreement with Montpellier
L’Équipe report that Ligue 1 side Montpellier have sensationally reached a verbal 3-year agreement with former player Younes Belhanda for a return. The 31-year-old has been a free agent since reaching a termination agreement with former employer Galatasaray. He met with MHSC Chairman Laurent Nicollin at the beginning of April, with the club owner offering…
Georginio Wijnaldum on rejecting Barcelona: “PSG’s project spoke to me more.”
Speaking in a press conference with The Netherlands, 30-year-old PSG midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum explained his decision to join the Ligue 1 side over Barcelona. “It was a difficult choice. We negotiated with Barcelona for 4 weeks, but we did not reach an agreement. PSG were just quicker and their project spoke to me more. To…
PSG set to complete Gianluigi Donnarumma move
Gianluca di Marzio reports that Ligue 1 side PSG are poised to complete the signing of 22-year-old Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma on a free transfer in the coming hours. The Italian journalist expects that a deal could be concluded tomorrow, with a broadbrush agreement in place for a €12m a year contract running for 5…