As reported by RMC, Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta’s transfer to Saint-Étienne has been blocked despite an agreement being reached between the clubs. Struggling at the foot of the Ligue 1 table and their squad badly depleted by the African Nations Cup, Saint-Étienne are desperate for reinforcements. However, a loan for 24-year-old Frenchman Mateta from…
L’Équipe report Italian outfit Inter Milan have made an approach for 28-year-old Angers goalkeeper Danijel Petkovic. Petkovic is out of contract with Le SCO in summer and the Italian outfit are looking to bring in on a free transfer in summer. Petkovic recently overtook Paul Bernardoni in the goalkeeper hierarchy at Angers to become the…
In the wake of Bordeaux’s decision to remove a number of players from the first-team squad, the UNFP – French players’ union – have released a statement condemning club president Gérard Lopez’s management. A number of senior players, including Laurent Koscielny and Paul Baysse, have been cast aside either due to their high wage or…
Metz have tonight announced the signing of free agent Ibrahim Amadou, with the French midfielder having terminated his contract with Sevilla. Click Here: The 28-year-old joins Les Grenats on a deal running until the end of the season, with an option for an additional two campaigns in the contract. The former Lille captain left for…
Bordeaux have announced that their sponsorship deal with betting website Winamax has ended, with club director Thomas Jacquemier explaining that the former’s recent social media posts had seen them “break with” with Les Girondins. The contract termination in particular appears to be a reaction to jokes made from the Winamax twitter account about Bordeaux’s recent…
RMC Sport report that Lyon central defender Marcelo has told OL that he will reject a proposal that has been made for his services by Turkish club Fatih Karagümrük Spor. The 34-year-old was banished to the reserves earlier this season and Director of Football Vincent Ponsot and President Jean-Michel Aulas have been seeking an exit…
GK, Pau López (Marseille) – Made three excellent first-half saves to keep Marseille in the game with Lille, a flying stop from Yilmaz after a deflection and an incredible save, again from Yilmaz, at point-blank range with a knee while leaping across his line were highlights. FB, Jonathan Clauss (Lens) – Again a threat from…
As reported by Julien Maynard of TF1, PSG’s move for Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele is stalling over PSG’s inability to convince one of their players to be included in a swap deal. As reported yesterday, Leandro Paredes has refused to move to London and no other PSG midfielder wants to leave the squad. Although PSG…
L’Équipe report this afternoon that Bordeaux defender Mexer has turned down a move to Turkish side Fatih Karagümrük, despite a loan offer being accepted. The 33-year-old centre-back is not against leaving the club, but would like a transfer that would see him commit beyond the next six months. The Mozambique international, formerly of Rennes, is one…
As reported by Le10Sport, West Ham United have returned for Stade Reims young striker Hugo Ekitike. Earlier in the month, the London club offered €15m for the 19-year-old striker who has eight Ligue 1 goals so far this season and one of the best minutes per goal ratios in France having jumped in and out…