Scores Raphaël: 67 Luke: 65 Game of the week: OGC Nice v RC Lens, Thursday 20:00 (UK) Raphaël: Kicking off an unprecedented festive bonanza of French football, it’s Angers who face a trip to Corsica amid turmoil at every level of the club – Moroccan World Cup heroes Azzedine Ounahi and Sofiane Boufal are set…
According to Téléfoot journalist Saber Desfarges, Paris Saint-Germain are keeping a close eye on Borussia Mönchengladbach striker Marcus Thuram (25). Due to the expiry of the French international’s contract in June, Thuram is a wanted man as his contract with the Rhein outfit expires this June. Lilian Thuram’s eldest son is the current second-highest goalscorer…
In his press conference this afternoon ahead of Lyon’s Coupe de France tie against Metz this weekend, manager Laurent Blanc was notably asked about the ongoing controversy surrounding a chant labelled as fascist sung by new signing Dejan Lovren while celebrating Croatia’s World Cup run. The Croatian made his return to Lyon this month a…
Paris Saint-Germain’s loss to Rennes on Sunday evening marked Kylian Mbappé’s return to action after a week-long holiday, the French international having come on as a substitute as a substitute early on in the second half. Shortly before the forward was brought on to replace Hugo Ekitike, the home side’s manager Bruno Génésio took the…
When asked by L’Équipe about the choice of the future boss of Belgium, Lens striker spoke about Thierry Henry in favourable terms, supporting the former assistant to Roberto Martinez as a potential candidate for the permanent job of his national side. The striker said “I’m in favour of Thierry Henry as some other players have…
PSG are reportedly set to cash in at least €10m with their midweek Middle East tour, according to L’Equipe. Les Parisiens will fly away to Qatar for their usual winter tour on Tuesday night and return to the French capital on Friday morning. The tour has invited controversy as it compels the French Football Federation to…
Paris Saint-Germain defender Presnel Kimpembe remains in talks with his club over a potential contract extension, but the French defender also wants to undergo a spell abroad before the end of his career, according to L’Équipe. The Ligue 1 leaders’ defensive outlook remains uncertain going into next season, with Sergio Ramos’ deal expiring at the…
According to a report from RMC Sport, Premier League leaders Arsenal are interested in acquiring Real Madrid’s young midfielder Eduardo Camavinga on loan. The Frenchman, though, is “uninterested” in a move away from the Spanish giants this winter. Arsenal sit five points clear of current champions Manchester City at the top of the Premier League…
According to Santi Aouna and Sebastien Denis of Foot Mercato, OGC Nice are still pushing for Lorient striker Terem Moffi, who now reportedly wants to to move to the Cote d’Azur side – they have submitted a fifth bid yesterday afternoon for €20 million plus €3 million in bonuses. Meanwhile, Marseille president Pablo Longoria couldn’t convince the Nigerian striker in…
Torino are trying to hijack Marseille’s efforts to sign Hellas Verona midfielder Ivan Ilić (21), according to a report from Sky Italia. The outlet reports that the eighth-placed Serie A side have offered Verona €14m for their Serbian prospect. Torino’s proposal is lower than Marseille’s offer worth €16m plus €3m bonuses. Ilić, who represented his…