Ligue 1
Herrera ‘died in the dressing room’, claims PSG boss Tuchel after Rennes win
Paris Saint-Germain manager Thomas Tuchel has given special praise to Ander Herrera after Saturday’s 3-0 victory over Rennes. The Ligue 1 side were depleted for their game against Rennes, with Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Marco Verratti just some of the players out due to injury. Herrera, though, stepped forward and created a goal for Angel Di Maria, who was […]
Houssem Aouar explains why he rejected Arsenal to stay at Lyon
Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar said he has turned down the opportunity to join Arsenal because he wants to play a key role in the club’s revival. Aouar was Mikel Arteta’s major target for the summer transfer window, while the gunners had multiple offers turned down for the 22-year-old. Lyon had stood firm over their £55.5m […]
Mikel Arteta issues promise to fans over the transfer of Houssem Aouar
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says the club are trying their hardest to sign Houssem Aouar from Lyon before the end of the summer transfer window. The gunners have already had multiple offers for the midfielder turned down by Lyon but Arsenal are expected to submit another bid before the window closes on October 5. Lyon […]
Lyon reduce transfer fee for Arsenal to sign Houssem Aouar
Lyon have reportedly reduced their asking price for Houssem Aouar, with Arsenal closing in on a deal for the France international. The Ligue 1 team will turn down Arsenal’s £32million offer but Mikel Arteta’s side are expected to return with a new and improved bid. Lyon initially wanted £55m for the midfielder but, according to […]
Aouar agrees to sign for Arsenal as Gunners make official bid
Arsenal have stepped up their chase for Lyon star Houssem Aouar after making an official bid for the Frenchman, who has agreed to join them, according to reports. Arsenal have made the midfielder one of their top summer targets and are hopeful of securing the signing of one of the most outstanding players in the […]
Edouard Mendy undergoing medical after Chelsea agree £22m fee with Rennes
Edouard Mendy is undergoing his medical at Chelsea after the club agreed a £22 million fee with Rennes for the goalkeeper. The deal is expected to be completed in the next 24 hours after his Chelsea medical and finalising personal terms. Pressure has increased on Chelsea boss Frank Lampard to bring in a new goalkeeper […]
Lyon chief responds to Houssem Aouar to Arsenal transfer links
Lyon sporting director Juninho says the club have received no offers for Houssem Aouar despite speculation he could join Arsenal. Arteta still wants to improve his team and wants to sign a new midfielder, with the London side switching their focus from Thomas Partey to Aouar. But, Lyon are believed to be demanding for a […]
Memphis Depay set for medical after Barcelona agree £28m deal
Barcelona have reportedly agreed a £28m deal to sign Lyon winger Memphis Depay. Ronald Koeman has been interested in signing the 26-year-old, who he knows very well from his time coaching the Netherlands national team. Depay is set to travel to Barcelona in the coming days to complete a medical, and it is hoped the winger […]
Arteta plans to build Arsenal midfield around Lyon star Aouar
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is planning to build his midfield around Lyon star Houssem Aouar, according to reports. The 22-year-old has established himself as one of the best young midfielders in Europe after his outstanding displays for Lyon. Aouar has also attracted interest from top European sides Juventus, Real Madrid and Manchester City. But according […]
Edouard Mendy skips training and left out of squad ahead of Chelsea move
Chelsea are closing in on a deal for Rennes goalie Edouard Mendy with the player skipping training with his club on Friday and having been left out of the squad that will play Nimes. The blues are working to secure a deal worth £25m for Mendy, with Frank Lampard having targeted a new goalkeeper after […]