Dimitri Payet says Téji Savanier is Juninho’s successor

    As reported by Le Provence, in speaking during a promotion for Technikfoot, Marseille midfielder Dimitri Payet (34) stated that Montpellier captain Téji Savanier is former Lyon man Juninho Pernambucano’s successor as Ligue 1’s greatest free-kick taker. When asked: ‘Who is the best free-kick taker in the world?’ Payet said: “It’s hard to say but, looking…

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      Seko Fofana has interest from across Europe

      As reported by BUT, Lens midfielder Seko Fofana- winner of the GFFN 100 – is seeing widespread interest ahead of the summer transfer window. In Ligue 1, both Marseille and Lyon are targeting the 26-year-old Ivorian midfielder but AC Milan are also keen on the player as a backup option should talks for Lille’s Renato…

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        OGC Nice owner seeks to reassure fans

        Sir Jim Ratcliffe reaffirmed his commitment to OGC Nice in a press release on Friday in the wake of a dramatic late bid to buy Chelsea FC.  The statement reads as follows: “INEOS can confirm that we have made a bid for the acquisition of Chelsea FC. We do not know at this stage whether we…

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          Ligue 1 Team Of The Week | Matchday 36

          GK, Marco Bizot (Brest) – After a shaky start in France, the Dutchman has grown into the season since Christmas and is becoming a key player for Brest who are enjoying a late season run towards the top half. His four saves against Strasbourg were unlucky to leave him, narrowly, on the losing side here….

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            Evan Ndicka on the radars of Marseille and Monaco

            Eintracht Frankfurt defender Evan Ndicka (22) is a target for Marseille and Monaco according to a report from Foot Mercato.  The former France U21 international moved to Germany from Auxerre in 2018, and has racked up 30 appearances in the Bundesliga this season, featuring in the ‘Team of the Week’ four times and registering four goals. …

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              Calvin Stengs a target for Ajax

              Santi Aouna is reporting that OGC Nice winger Calvin Stengs (23) is being lined-up for a move back to the Netherlands, with Ajax looking to bring in the former AZ Alkmaar man. Signed for €15 million back in the summer, he has thus far failed to live up to his price tag, scoring only once…

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