Alassane Pléa (28) could leave ‘Gladbach this window
With the signings of Ligue 1 talents such as left-back Faitout Maouassa (23) from Rennes and Brest attacking midfielder Romain Faivre (23) edging closer, Bundesliga outfit Borussia Mönchengladbach could look to pay for those additions with the sale of French striker Alassane Pléa, according to L’Équipe. Pléa was approached by Premier League side Crystal Palace…
Lucas Deaux to sign two-year deal with Dijon
Foot Mercato’s Santi Aouna reports tonight that midfielder Lucas Deaux is set to sign for Ligue 2 Dijon for the next two seasons. The 32-year-old, who left Nîmes at the end of last season following the club’s relegation from Ligue 1, will join the second tier side as a free agent. Deaux began his career…
Several Turkish clubs interested in Dijon’s Didier Ndong
L’Équipe report this afternoon that midfielder Didier Ndong is set to leave Dijon, with several clubs in Turkey interested in the Gabon international’s signature. The Ligue 2 Burgundy side are looking to part ways with the midfielder before the end of the window, with Ndong being made to train separately from the rest of the team…
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OGC Nice “on the lookout” for more signings
It’s been a busy summer transfer window for OGC Nice. Les Aiglons acquired Lille’s title winning coach Christophe Galtier for €4m to release him from the final year of his contract, spent €10m plus bonuses on Dutch midfielder Calvin Stengs, activated Jean-Clair Todibo’s purchase option from Barcelona, loaned Justin Kluivert from Roma, signed Southampton’s Mario…
PSG’s Layvin Kurzawa agrees to join Lyon
RMC Sport report tonight that Paris Saint-Germain full-back Layvin Kurzawa has agreed to join Lyon, with talks now centred on Les Gones finding an agreement with Les Parisiens over the transfer. The 28-year-old, is one of a number of players Les Parisiens appear to have placed on the transfer list, with the club needing to…
Mauro Icardi out for 3-4 weeks
PSG have confirmed that Argentinian striker Mauro Icardi will be out for 3-4 weeks owing to a Grade 2 shoulder injury. Icardi has been injury-ridden over the course of the last 2 years and this will further hamper his chances of having regular 1st team football in what will be a very big competition for…
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…