CSKA Moscow in talks with Lille attacker Yusuf Yazıcı over a loan
As reported by L’Équipe, Russian club CSKA Moscow are in talks with French champions Lille over a move for Turkish international Yusuf Yazıcı. The 24-year-old was a prominent part of the club’s title success last season but has fallen out of form and favour this year under new coach Jocelyn Gourvennec. Discussions with the player’s…
Julian Fournier: “Steve Mandanda at OGC Nice is not a good idea”
Speaking with the club’s website, OGC Nice director Julian Fournier explained that Marseille’s veteran goalkeeper Steve Mandanda will not be joining the Riviera outfit this month despite reports of talks between the parties. When asked about a potential move, Fournier said: “I think that’s going too far. Steve is one of the players that I…
FEATURE | Sofiane Boufal is now a forward to be relied upon, is he the key to Morocco AFCON success?
This article is taken from the new GFFN 100 2021. The GFFN 100 ranks the top 100 players in French football over the past 12 months, see the full list and read all 100 profiles right here on GFFN. Say the name Sofiane Boufal and one thing comes to mind – his solo goal for Southampton…
Lille’s Reinildo set to sign for Atlético Madrid
Click:car rims wholesale Fabrizio Romano reports today that Lille left-back Reinildo is set to sign for Atlético Madrid, with the Mozambican arriving in the Spanish capital for his medical today. The 28-year-old, whose contract with Les Dogues was expiring at the end of the season, had been in the north of France since 2019, notably playing…
Brest interested in Monaco teenager Maghnes Akliouche
As reported by L’Équipe, Grégory Lorenzi, Brest’s sporting director, has been negotiating for the arrival of Maghnes Akliouche (19) this weekend, a young midfielder who has progressed through the Monaco academy. This follows the departure of midfielder Romain Faivre to Lyon for the sum of €18 million. Akliouche made his professional debut in October 2021, coming…
Mauricio Pochettino retain the support of the PSG dressing room, especially Lionel Messi
Writing in his regular column for Le Parisien, Spanish journalist Guillem Balagué reports that Lionel Messi is happy in the PSG dressing room and Mauricio Pochettino retains the support of his players despite talk of the coach’s removal this winter as the team struggle for fluidity: “To put Messi in the best mood, Pochettino tries…
Jérôme Boateng came to blows with former teammate Bruno Guimarães a few weeks ago
With the German defender dropped from the Lyon team to face Nice tomorrow night, L’Équipe report that a number of factors have led to Jérôme Boateng’s drop in the pecking order. The 33-year-old’s poor performance against Monaco last week did little to dispel the impression that 19-year-old Castello Lukeba is now the team’s defensive leader,…
Kylian Mbappe: The topic that never goes away
The past few seasons have put the French Ligue 1 well on the radar with big moves and talks of big moves being centered around the league. The transformation and marketing of Ligue 1 has undoubtedly been top notch and France winning the 2018 World Cup has definitely helped in the great vibes the league…
PLAYER RATINGS | Lens 1-1 Lyon, OL’s new signings struggle in an even encounter
Ligue 1 21/22, Round 25 – 19/2/22 LENS – 1 (Clauss 13) Wuilker Faríñez, 5 Facundo Medina, 6 Kevin Danso, 5 Christopher Wooh, 4 Jonathan Clauss, 6 – He saw few opportunities to threaten from crosses but he followed up sharply to slot home a tricky first-time finish, despite the open goal, for 1-0. Massadio…
PLAYER RATINGS | Nantes 2-2 Monaco, Nantes win on penalties after intense semi-final
Coupe de France 21/22, semi-finals – 2/3/22 (Nantes win 4-2 on penalties) NANTES – 2 (Sidibé O.G. 21, Moutousammy 74) Rémy Descamps, 6 – He might have done better with the opener as he was caught between coming to challenge Maripan and staying on his line, the latter would likely have led to a simple…