England prop Joe Marler has again apologised to Bristol Bears flanker Jake Heenan, his Harlequins team-mates and the club following his latest ban. Marler was suspended for comments made towards the back-row in a Premiership game at the Stoop last month, which Bristol Bears would go on to win 15-12. His offensive remark about Heenan’s…
Torino make €14m offer for Reims centre-back Wout Faes
According to GOAL, Torino have made a €10m plus €4m add-ons offer for Reims centre-back Wout Faes (24) – the Belgian has already agreed a four-year contract with the Italian side. Reims, however, want €15m for the defender with more easier-to-attain add-ons to the deal. It was reported last week that Faes was close to joining…
LIGUE 1 22/23 GUIDE | Montpellier – After a successful window, there’s more to MHSC than Téji Savanier
This article is taken from GFFN’s FREE 63-page 2022/23 Ligue 1 Season Preview Guide, download yours in full right here. Key player: Téji Savanier – As club captain, Téji Savanier is the cog in the Montpellier machine that makes everything tick, both on and off the pitch. As far as Ligue 1 midfielders go, there…
LIGUE 1 22/23 GUIDE | Rennes – Expect even more goals from Ligue 1’s great entertainers, at both ends
This article is taken from GFFN’s FREE 63-page 2022/23 Ligue 1 Season Preview Guide, download yours in full right here. Key Man: Lovro Majer – With the attacking options at Bruno Genesio’s disposal, it’s key that a central, creative figurehead step-up to take charge within the team. For the majority of last season that drive…
Springboks: SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says ‘it’s sad to see Siya go’
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has expressed his sadness at Siya Kolisi’s impending move to Top 14 side Racing 92 but said he understands his decision to leave South Africa. Earlier this week, the Sharks – where Kolisi currently plies his trade – confirmed that the Springbok skipper will join the Paris-based outfit after the…
Bordeaux interested in right-back Clément Michelin
Foot Mercato report this evening that Bordeaux are interested in bringing in French right-back Clément Michelin, who currently plays for AEK Athens after leaving Lens last season. Les Girondins are looking to make the most of the final month of the transfer window to finally registering some new arrivals, having spent the summer in limbo up…
Frankfurt aiming to finalise €10m deal for PSG’s Eric Junior Dina Ebimbe
According to Foot Mercato Frankfurt are aiming to finalise a €10m deal for PSG midfielder Eric Junior Dina Ebimbe (21), who is expected to sign a five-year deal at the German side. After two successful loan spells at Le Havre and Dijon in the last two seasons, the young Cameroonian midfielder looks to move on from PSG…
Roma’s Justin Kluivert agrees to join Fulham
According to Foot Mercato former OGC Nice man Justin Kluivert (23) has agreed to join Premier League side Fulham – with the move now depending on the two clubs finding an agreement. All options are still on the table, with the latest proposal from the Cottagers being a loan-to-buy agreement with an option to buy fixed at…
Champions Cup: Ulster’s Dan McFarland desperate to get back to winning ways
Ulster coach Dan McFarland plans to use all his energy to drive his team out of a poor run of form over the last couple of games. McFarland’s men have lost their last two games, including a dramatic 31-29 loss to Benetton in Treviso last weekend and a late 15-14 loss to Munster the week…
Issa Kaboré set to travel to Marseille today to complete loan-to-buy move
According to Fabrizio Romano Marseille have reached an agreement with Marseille to take right-back Issa Kaboré on a loan deal which includes an option-to-buy set at €20m. The player is expected to travel to Marseille today to finalise the move. L’Équipe reported this morning that the Olympians were closing in on Kaboré, who spent last…