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Month: July 2023
Christophe Galtier’s relationship with Julien Fournier at point of no return
As reported by L’Équipe, the relationship between OGC Nice coach Christophe Galtier and sporting director Julien Fournier has completely broken down after Fournier called out Galtier for his performance as coach during his first season with the club. In a recent interview with the sports daily, Fournier described Galtier’s criticism of the club’s lack of…
Bordeaux, Saint-Etienne, Auxerre and Paris FC chase Troyes’ Jimmy Giraudon
As reported by L’Équipe, Ligue 1’s relegated clubs Bordeaux and Saint-Etienne are fighting over Troyes defender Jimmy Giraudon ahead of next season. Both heavyweight clubs were shockingly relegated this season following their recent slides down the table, Bordeaux finishing bottom and ASSE losing in the relegation play-off on penalties to Auxerre, and are looking to…
Newcastle hold positive talks with Hugo Ekitike’s agents
Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Newcastle have held “positive” talks with Hugo Ekitike’s (19) agents after it was reported earlier in the month that a move to the Premier League side was imminent. According to Romano, the “deal is back on track,” after a deal was struck with Reims. Newcastle are looking to finalise things on the “agent…
RC Strasbourg will face Liverpool in pre-season friendly on 31 July
According to the club’s social channels, RC Strasbourg will make a trip to Anfield on Sunday 31st July (8:30pm) in preparation for the return of Ligue 1 against AS Monaco on the weekend of 6th-7th August. It will be a show-piece event for the Alsatians after Liverpool announced on the friendly on its social network on…
OGC Nice, Lazio and Sevilla chase Santos midfielder Vinicius Zanocelo
As reported by Le10Sport, Ligue 1 OGC Nice are interested in signing 21-year-old Brazilian midfielder Vinicius Zanocelo from Santos, the former club of Neymar and Pele. A technical, organising central midfielder Vinicius Zanocelo has been compared to Thiago Mendes of Lyon by the outlet and is expected to leave Brazil this summer with just a…
Timothy Weah not for sale
Despite interest from Southampton and Valencia in Lille forward Timothy Weah (22), Lea Dogues intend to keep hold of their American international striker next season, according to Foot Mercato. Only a “stupendous” offer could tempt the 2020/21 champions to sell the forward. After an injury-hit start to the season, Weah began to hit his stride towards the…
FEATURE | The rise of Jonathan Clauss – Form the fifth division to Les Bleus
In just four years, Jonathan Clauss has gone from being released by a Ligue 2 club at the age of 25 to potentially France’s starting right-back going into a World Cup. A dramatic rise, to say the least. As a youngster, Clauss played for his hometown club RC Strasbourg until, in 2010, at 17-years-old, he…
Milan Škriniar closing in on move to PSG
L’Équipe report this morning that Paris Saint-Germain are working on finding an deal with Inter Milan for Milan Škriniar, having ostensibly already agreed personal terms with the Slovakian defender. The Nerazzurri are hoping for an €80m fee for their centre-back. PSG’s initial offer was set at €50m, but have reportedly upped that amount to €60m and…
Rennes target Kaan Ayhan to replace Nayef Aguerd
Foot Mercato report that Rennes have entered talks with Sassuolo over the potential signing of Turkish defender Kaan Ayhan, who would arrive in Brittany as the replacement for Nayef Aguerd, who left for West Ham this week. The Ligue 1 side are in negotiations with the Italians and are yet to agree over the transfer fee,…