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28Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Monaco centre-back Guillermo Maripan to sign for Torino

Monaco centre-back and Chile international Guillermo Maripan (30) is set to leave the Principality club to join Serie A side Torino FC on loan, according to a report from L’Equipe. The 30-year-old centre-back has been progressively frozen out by Monaco head coach Adi Hütter. The Austrian manager has left Maripan out of the matchday squad that won 2-0 at Olympique Lyonnais last Saturday. The Chilean was an unused substitute for Monaco’s season-opening 1-0 home win against promoted Ligue 1 side Saint-Etienne. Maripan joined Monaco from La Liga side Alavés in a €18m deal five years ago. He went on to feature 150 times for the Principality side, logging thirteen goals and two assists. The outlet understands that Torino would be keen to lure the experienced centre-back as part of a l...

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27Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Report: Youssoufa Moukoko Nearing Transfer to OGC Nice

Youssoufa Moukoko has been on his way out for months, but now it looks like it might actually be happen. According to Ruhr Nachrichten, Borussia Dortmund and the French club OGC Nice have agreed to terms over Moukoko, and the 19-year-old is scheduled to have his medical today. Youssoufa Moukoko’s career has always been promising, but he’s never quite managed to take off on the level that he could have. Since he was a young teenager setting goal-scoring records left and right with youth squads, he has been heralded as a generational talent. While he’s never quite lived up to that label, he’s at least proven that, when he plays, he can somewhat consistently find the back of the net. Unfortunately, that has never been enough. Whether it be his below-average passing, pressing, or what...

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26Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Ex-Red Devil Greenwood saves point for Marseille

Former Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has scored for the third time in two Ligue 1 matches to earn Marseille a share of the points at home to Reims. Mason Greenwood has salvaged a point for Marseille with his third French league goal of the season in a 2-2 home draw against Reims at the Stade Velodrome. Despite taking an early lead through Amine Harit, Marseille's defence faltered as Reims went ahead with goals from Yaya Kader Fofana and Sergio Akieme. Greenwood had scored twice in his debut for Marseille in a 5-1 victory over Brest in their league opener. The former Manchester United forward made a controversial move to the south of France this summer. Strasbourg earned their first Ligue 1 victory of the season with a high-intensity 3-1 win against Rennes. Andrey Santos ope...

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26Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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‘I’m really finding my feet’ – Charlie Cresswell on adapting to life at Toulouse

Charlie Creswell (22) joined Toulouse FC from formative club Leeds United earlier this summer in a deal worth a reported €4.5m. The England youth international has quickly adapted to life in the south of France, putting in two strong performances as Le TéFéCé remain unbeaten thanks to consecutive draws against FC Nantes (0-0) and OGC Nice (0-0). In a post-match mixed zone interview, attended by Get French Football News, Cresswell spoke about his opening weeks in Toulouse. How would you rate the opening two performances, both collectively and individually? “Collectively, we have new signings coming in and it’s about getting the chemistry and building from there but I am sure that the goals and then wins will come. The game against Nice? It was a bit similar to last week. Towards the en...

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25Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Lyon fans jeer their team after a 2-0 loss to Monaco

Monaco have secured a second-straight win to start the French league, triumphing 2-0 over still goalless Lyon, who felt the frustration of their home fans. Both goals came in the second half from young talents, 19-year-old Eliesse Ben Seghir of Morocco and 20-year-old Lamine Camara of Senegal. Camara got his second yellow card deep in stoppage time but Monaco held on to their lead. The frustration of the Lyon fans was clear as boos echoed through the Parc OL stadium at the final whistle. Also Saturday, Lille beat newly promoted Angers 2-0. Thomas Meunier, the Belgium defender who joined Lille during the summer transfer window, opened the scoring in the first half. Despite a late push from Angers in the second half, Mohamed Bayo secured the win with a clinical finish in stoppage time ...

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24Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Lens pursuing loan move for Luton Town’s Teden Mengi

Racing Club de Lens are pursuing a loan move with an option to buy for Luton Town centre-back Teden Mengi (22), according to a report this Friday from Foot Mercato. The 22-year-old joined the Hatters last year from formative club Manchester United for an undisclosed fee – thought to be up to €2m. The England U21 international played 30 games last season in the Premier League, from which Luton Town were relegated. The outlet previously reported that Mengi was being considered by INEOS-owned Ligue 1 club OGC Nice as a replacement for Jean-Clair Todibo. With RC Lens expected to part ways with Kevin Danso amid interest from AS Roma, Mengi would act as a replacement for the Austria international. The Artois side would reportedly agree to let go of Danso in exchange for a €23m transfer fe...

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24Aug By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Mbappe-less PSG hand six of the best to Montpellier

Paris Saint-Germain seem to be doing just fine without Kylian Mbappe. PSG routed Montpellier 6-0 on Friday to make it two wins in two games in the French league as they start life without Mbappe, who left for Real Madrid in the offseason. PSG are seeking their fourth straight league title but many had expected their grip on the trophy to loosen after the departure of their star forward. But that hasn't been the case so far, with the team netting 10 goals in their opening two matches. Bradley Barcola opened the scoring after three minutes with an angled strike from nine yards out and Marco Asensio doubled the lead with a low shot from the centre of the area after being teed up by a delicate pass from João Neves. It was the third assist in two games for the 19-year-old Neves, who arrive...

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23Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Mohamad Salah shows why he means business as PSG make move for Liverpool ‘target’

Liverpool started the Premier League with an emphatic 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town last weekend thanks to goals from Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota. The win at Portman Road was Arne Slot's first as head coach. Next up for the Reds is a first home game of the season as they face Brentford at Anfield on Sunday afternoon. It's a game that could see them come up against familiar faces in Fabio Carvalho and Sepp van den Berg, who both swapped the Reds for the Bees this month. But away from the field, here is the latest Liverpool news in the headlines on Friday, August 23. Mohamed Salah showcases incredible physique Mohamed Salah has once again demonstrated his commitment to Liverpool as he took to Instagram to share a late-night fitness session. The 32-year-old's future has been the topic o...

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20Aug By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Marseille interested in taking Maupay

Olympique de Marseille are considering signing Everton striker Neal Maupay (28) on loan, according to a report this Monday from L’Equipe. The 28-year-old is entering his final contract year with Sean Dyche’s Toffees. Marseille are in the market for a centre-forward in the wake of Faris Moumbagna’s ACL rupture. The outlet understands that the OGC Nice youth product is high on Les Phocéens‘ shortlist to bolster their attacking options. Maupay was an unused substitute for Everton’s season-opening 3-0 home defeat against Brighton and Hove Albion. The 28-year-old is reportedly keen to join Roberto De Zerbi’s side and return to Ligue 1. Marseille are planning to sign a centre-forward on loan, which means their pursuit of Inter Milan’s Uruguayan striker Martin Satriano would be ruled out. ...

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19Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Bombito joins Nice on deal through 2028

Another Canadian is headed to Ligue 1.Nice announced the signing of centre-back Moïse Bombito from the Colorado Rapids on Monday. The 24-year-old Montreal native joins the team on a deal through 2028.“Moïse is considered one of the best defenders in North America,” Nice sporting director Florian Maurice said in a statement. “He has great physical qualities and a lot of potential for growth. He makes a strong impact on the pitch, with a commanding presence and a strong personality. He just had a successful Copa America where Canada reached the semi-finals. We are convinced that he will bring a lot to the team.”A product of New Hampshire, Bombito was the third overall selection of the 2023 MLS SuperDraft.He made 29 league appearances for the Rapids over two seasons, scoring two go...

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18Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Angel Gomes update after sickening head injury in Lille’s clash with Reims

Angel Gomes says he is doing ‘okay’ and ‘feeling good’ after suffering a nasty head injury in Lille’s clash with Reims on Saturday.Goals from Bafode Diakite and Jonathan David sealed Lille a comfortable 2-0 victory in their Ligue 1 opener, but Gomes’ worrying injury in the 11th minute overshadowed the match at the Stade Auguste-Delaune. The 23-year-old midfielder, formerly of Manchester United, collided in the air with Reims defender Amadou Kone, who was shown a red card for the challenge by referee Eric Wattellier. The game had to be put on hold for 34 minutes while medical staff treated Gomes, with both sets of fans singing and chanting the player’s name throughout the deeply troubling scenes. Gomes was subsequently strapped to a stretcher and carried from the field shortly befo...

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18Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Booed but Greenwood stars in Marseille debut

Mason Greenwood scored twice in his debut for Marseille in a 5-1 victory over Brest in their French league opener Saturday. Greenwood, the former Manchester United forward who made a controversial move to Marseille this summer, had a hand in all five goals as he also provided two assists and won a penalty that Elye Wahi converted. Greenwood's first Ligue 1 appearance was greeted with boos that echoed throughout Brest's Francis-Le Blé stadium every time he touched the ball. The forward, 22, was arrested in 2022 and later charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault. The case was dropped last year. Brest, who finished third last season and are set to compete in the Champions League, struggled throughout the match. A missed penalty by Romain Del Castillo in t...

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16Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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West Ham make enquiry over a move for PSG star Carlos Soler

West Ham have enquired about a move for Spain and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Carlos Soler. The Hammers have been one of the surprise big spenders with Aaron Wan-Bissaka's arrival on Wednesday the eighth signing made by new boss Julen Lopetegui so far this summer. While they have recruited heavily in defence - with Wan-Bissaka joined by Max Kilman and Jean-Clair Todibo - West Ham appear to have set their sights on reinforcements in the middle of the park. With James Ward-Prowse, Edson Alvarez, Tomas Soucek and Guido Rodriguez in the centre, they are fairly well stocked for midfielders, yet the club have now approached PSG over Soler's availability. Primarily a central midfielder, Soler came through the ranks at Valencia before departing for the French capital in the summer windo...

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15Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Marseille’s Pau López to be loaned out to Girona

Olympique de Marseille goalkeeper Pau López (29) is set to spend the upcoming season on loan at La Liga side Girona FC, according to reports from L’Equipe and RMC Sport. The Spaniard is expected to leave the Ligue 1 club after three seasons at the Vélodrome. Les Phocéens already sanctioned his exit and planned for the future without him in signing Geronimo Rulli (32) and Jeffrey de Lange (26) during this summer transfer window. L’Equipe understands that Girona’s loan move for López will include a €6.5m option to make his move permanent at Estadi Montilivi. The City Football Group-owned Girona FC will feature in the revamped 36-team Champions League on the back of their remarkable third-place finish in the last La Liga campaign. The outlet adds that Girona FC will take charge of López’...

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14Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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PSG in discussion with Man United over Jadon Sancho’s availability

Paris Saint-Germain remain in discussions with Manchester United regarding the availability of Jadon Sancho who returned to the club this summer following a loan spell with Borussia Dortmund. Any deal that could be struck for Sancho is separate to the one being negotiated between PSG and United for Argentinian midfielder Manuel Ugarte.RMC Sport say that Sancho, 25, is 'interested in joining the Parisian club', but United would only let him leave if PSG meet their asking price of around £51million. It comes after Erik Ten Hag had revealed new plans for the £77m star last week, with the Dutchman stating that the England forward could play more centrally as a No 9 in the Dutchman's front three.'Jadon can, of course, play as a striker,' Ten Hag said, when asked on his position. 'He c...

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13Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Nice reject approaches from multiple clubs for Evann Guessand

According to a report by L’Équipe, at the start of the summer transfer window, Evann Guessand’s future at OGC Nice looked far from certain. The French outlet writes that Guessand had rejected a contract extension in January which was reportedly far below his expectations, while Nice unofficially were willing to listen to offers for the forward if they were around the €20 million mark. This situation is far removed from the one that Guessand and Nice now find themselves in. The forward has become vital after Terem Moffi (25) suffered an ACL rupture that will likely rule him out of the majority of the upcoming season. The absence of Moffi means that Nice have only Guessand and Gaëtan Laborde (30) in their striking rotation. And in recent days, this has led to the club reopening talks w...

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12Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Official: RC Strasbourg sign Caleb Wiley on loan from Chelsea

Apparently this deal was not quite officially official before, but it is now. Young left back Caleb Wiley has joined RC Strasbourg on loan for the season, just as it was expected when he signed with Chelsea the other week — and just as it was expected when Strasbourg themselves were pursuing the 19-year-old US Olympian. For whatever reason, Strasbourg ended up not signing him directly; instead he’s on Chelsea’s books and now he takes up a precious international loan spot as well (precious because we have dozens of players who need loan assignments, and FIFA limits international loan to just six — gone are the days of Michael Emenalo’s Free-wheeling, free-dealing Loan Army!). Wiley is our second loanee at RCSA after Andrey Santos. Goalkeeper Đorđe Petrović was recently linked as well — th...

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10Aug By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

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Myron Boadu is loaned to VFL Bochum

AS Monaco announces the loan of striker Myron Boadu to VfL Bochum for the 2024-2025 season. Last season, Myron Boadu featured in 10 matches with the Club before joinign, in January, FC Twente, in the Eredivisie. With The Tukkers, the 23 year old striker featured in 11 matches, scoring three goals as helped the team finish in third place in the Dutch league. From now, the AS Monaco number 23 will discover a new league as he joins vFl Bochum in the German Bundesliga.

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8Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Mika Faye wanted by Monaco, talks underway

Barcelona center-back Mika Faye has been heavily linked with a move away from the Catalan club this summer, and the 20-year-old has a new suitor. That’s according to French football transfer expect Santi Aouna, who reports that AS Monaco, Barça’s opponent in this year’s Joan Gamper Trophy, have expressed strong interest in Faye and already made preliminary contacts with the club and the player’s agents. Faye nearly left Barça to join FC Porto earlier this summer but ultimately decided to reject the offer, but the report says Faye would be interested in a move to France and is now more inclined to leave having had limited playing time in preseason under Hansi Flick and having stiff competition to earn first team minutes at center-back. Barça currently have Faye, Jules Kounde, Andreas Chr...

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30Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Kylian Mbappe set to buy French football club after leaving Paris Saint-Germain this summer

 Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates victory in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 16, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has barely left France, after joining Los Blancos once his contract at Paris Saint-Germain expired, but already he is looking to get back involved in French domestic football.The 25-year-old is set to become the majority shareholder at Ligue 2 side SM Caen, as per Ouest France, and carried by MD. Mbappe will invest just under €20m in order to buy an 80% stake off American investment group Oaktree. Pierre Antoine Capton, the current administrative president, owns the other 20%, and some of Mbappe’s purchase outlay will go...

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