Month: March 2024

L’Équipe report that Lyon Head of Scouting Florian Maurice has decided to join Rennes, in a move that will send shockwaves through European football. As a result, Lyon have begun their search for a replacement. Contacted in mid-February, with the green light Rennes’ then incoming Director General Nicolas Holveck, SRFC initially thought that their chances of…

PSG Sporting Director Leonardo is reportedly in talks with 23-year-old AS Roma central midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini, according to our colleagues at Foot Mercato. The Brazilian is in regular contact with the 23-year-old’s agent, who has described his client as: “A modern midfielder who has good vision and who makes spaces. He is an elegant player, who…

Speaking in an official PSG press release, club president Nasser Al Khelaifi sought to dedicate the team’s ninth Ligue 1 title to the medical professionals who are combatting COVID-19 on the frontlines. “We want to dedicate this title of champion of France of Ligue 1 2019/20 to all the medical workers and the other daily…

L’Équipe report that an individual, called Morgan B., has accused former Marseille and Stoke City midfielder Giannelli Imbula for stealing his car.  Morgan B insists that he bought the “Audi RS 3 break” from the player in June 2018, and has filed two legal complaints against him for stealing it and taking it back. On…

France Football report that Ligue 1 side Lyon have placed 20-year-old Sochaux central defender Maxence Lacroix on their summer shortlist. Disappointed with the performances of Danish international Joachim Andersen this season, OL are looking for a centre-back and the French U20 international figures on their shortlist. AS Roma have held a long-term interest in the…

RMC Sport have confirmed Le Journal du Dimanche reporting that ex-Manchester City Executive Director (2008-12) Garry Cook will be stepping down from his position as adviser to Ligue 1 club Marseille’s owner Frank McCourt. The reason for his departure is currently unknown, but will be formalised on 31st May. Paul Aldridge will however continue in his…

A more than 4 hour-long LFP Board of Directors meeting, followed by a 2.5 hour meeting of the General Assembly, resulted in a series of deals being made between Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 club presidents. Alongside the vote to facilitate a 22-team Ligue 2 next season, which was passed with 57% support, Ligue 1…

Le Télégramme report that Ligue 1 side Brest will sign 21-year-old central midfielder from AS Monaco. The left-footer will depart the Principality outfit in exchange for between €400k and €500k, plus a sell-on percentage clause. Faivre is due to sign a 4-year contract with Olivier Dall’Oglio’s side – he had 12 months left on his…

RMC Sport report that 26-year-old Dutch international attacker Memphis Depay is delaying contract extension talks with Lyon as he seeks to scan the European market in the hope of receiving an offer from a major European club this summer. The problem? At the moment, he does not have any real interest from clubs of a…

Speaking at a press conference yesterday during the unveiling of Zimbabwean attacker Tino Kadewere, Lyon Sporting Director Juninho discussed the futures of Houssem Aouar and Moussa Dembélé. “Moussa and Houssem are two of the best players in the team but they are different cases. Houssem was formed here, he has been here for a long…