Premiership: Mark McCall praises Owen Farrell’s composure after veteran’s late heroics helps Saracens to victory over Gloucester
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall praised his captain Owen Farrell after the veteran slotted a late kick to seal a 41-39 win against Gloucester, claiming he “lives for those moments”. McCall’s men managed to overturn a 12-point deficit in the final 10 minutes thanks to a brace from substitute hooker Tom Woolstencroft, both from…
Karl Toko Ekambi confirms an interest in Villarreal
Speaking to RMC, Angers SCO striker Karl Toko Ekambi confirmed that he could be interested in a move to Villarreal, with the Spanish side expected to make a second offer this coming week, having had a €16m initial offer rebuffed. “Certainly, I am interested in this club because it is a club that will play in…
Lyon expected to sell Mouctar Diakhaby – L’Équipe
L’Équipe report this morning that Lyon are expected to sell young central defender Mouctar Diakhaby this summer. The player has concrete interest from Southampton and Valencia, according to the newspaper. Click Here: f1 t shirt,mens f1 jacket
Unai Emery: “What am I missing? Making my masterpieces, real masterpieces. And making them my own.”
Shortly after the announcement of his departure from PSG, Unai Emery spoke exclusively and extensively to Marti Perarnau, the author of “Pep Confidential” and “Pep Guardiola: The Evolution”, on his time at the club. Emery most notably went into depth on his relationship with Neymar and the rest of the dressing room, key moments during…
Salzburg set to steal away 18-year-old defender Abdourahmane Barry from PSG
RB Salzburg have found an agreement with 18-year-old PSG youth academy prospect and central defender Abdourahmane Barry, according to our colleagues at Culture PSG. Les Parisiens are hoping to convince the player to take a last minute u-turn and sign a professional contract with them instead, but remain pessimistic at present. Click Here: Williams Racing Suit
Arsenal are weighing up a bid for Jean-Philippe Gbamin
Versatile Mainz defensive player Jean-Philippe Gbamin is being looked at attentively by Premier League side Arsenal, according to RMC. The former Lens man can play as a defensive midfielder and a centre-back, but the Bundesliga outfit are looking for €30m in order to allow the player to depart. The 22-year-old has interest from other, unnamed Premier League…
St Étienne in loan negotiations for Rennes talent Faitout Maouassa
Ligue 1 side St Étienne are in active negotiations with Rennes over the potential loan of 19-year-old versatile left-sided player Faitout Maouassa, according to L’Équipe. The French youth international made 22 appearances for SRFC during the 2017/18 campaign and is very interested in working under Les Verts’ manager Gasset. The clubs still need to agree on…
France: Romain Ntamack and Cyril Baille start against Australia despite recent injury troubles
Toulouse duo Romain Ntamack and Cyril Baille have been thrown straight into Test action despite having very little game time at club level this season. Ntamack has not featured for Le Rouge et Noir since September while Baille has had just 36 minutes of action in total. The former takes his place alongside scrum-half and…
AS Monaco have had a €10m bid rejected for Strasbourg midfielder Jean-Eudes Aholou
L’Équipe report that AS Monaco have had a €10m proposal for RC Strasbourg midfielder Jean-Eudes Ahoulou rejected. RCSA want at least €15m in order to part with the 24-year-old, and have an offer from a European side currently on the table worth more than what ASM have so far proposed. Giannelli Imbula has been offered to…
Autumn Nations Series: Scotland made to graft for victory over spirited Fiji at Murrayfield
Scotland got the job done but were made to work very hard for their 28-12 victory over Fiji in their Autumn Nations Series international at Murrayfield on Saturday. Although the Scots outscored their visitors by four tries to two, their overall performance left a lot to be desired and it was only a strong second…