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…
Clément Grenier is in active talks with Everton, Fulham, Newcastle & AC Milan
French central midfielder Clément Grenier is in talks with an enormous amount of clubs, with a gentleman’s agreement in place between him and his club EA Guingamp that allows him to leave for €3m this summer. Everton, Newcastle, Fulham, AC Milan, Rennes and Fenerbahce are all in active discussions to sign the player, according to L’Équipe.…
All Blacks: Beauden Barrett starts at fly-half with Mark Telea set to make debut on the wing
New Zealand have made several changes for their Autumn Nations Series clash with Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday. Following a dominant 55-23 victory over Wales in Cardiff last weekend, head coach Ian Foster has decided to experiment. Click Here: Spain football tracksuit Beauden Barrett is handed a start at fly-half and he is joined by…
Official | Rennes manager Sabri Lamouchi signs extension until 2020
Rennes President Olivier Létang has confirmed that manager Sabri Lamouchi has signed a new deal to remain at the club until 2020. The deal includes the option to extend by a further year until 2021. Click Here: st george illawarra dragons shirt
Australia: Nic White says Wallabies must ‘step up’ for Dave Rennie
Wallabies scrum-half Nic White feels the team “let down” head coach Dave Rennie and his backroom staff when they lost to Italy in Florence and said they are determined to bounce back against Ireland in Dublin this weekend. White was not in the matchday squad for the 28-27 loss against the Azzurri, which was their…
Lille are considering a move for Everton goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg
Ligue 1 side Lille are weighing up making an offer for Everton goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg, according to France Football. The 35-year-old Dutchman would come in to provide experience to younger, first choice goalkeeper Mike Maignan. LOSC have also been offered Galatasaray shot-stopper Cédric Carrasso. Click Here: france national rugby union team jersey