Rennes Archives ⋆ LSU

Jul52021 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd dealt Eduardo Camavinga blow as Rennes ‘laugh’ at proposed bid

Manchester United's hopes of signing Eduardo Camavinga have been dashed after Rennes laughed at their proposal, according to reports. Camavinga is regarded as one of the most exciting youngsters in Ligue 1 after bursting onto the scene in the 2019/20 campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The midfielder - who made his senior France debut last year - has only one year left on his contract with Rennes. This has prompted speculation over his future, with PSG linked with Camavinga while Real Madrid and United keep tabs on the situation. Recent reports suggested United were in pole position to sign the 18-year-old, with Rennes willing to accept a £25.7m bid. But a fresh update has rubbished this claim, as Get French Football claim they were met with l...

Sep222020 by JBNo Comments

Edouard Mendy undergoing medical after Chelsea agree £22m fee with Rennes

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pressure has increased on Chelsea boss Frank Lampard to bring in a new goalkeeper after two errors from Kepa Arrizabalaga from their first two Premier League games of the season. Chelsea have been in negotiations with Rennes even before the start of the campaign over the possibility of bringing Mendy to Stamford Bridge. Lille goalkeeper Mike Maignan was also on the blues' list of goalkeeping options but a price tag of £32 million put Chelsea off. Frank Lampard has said Kepa Arrizabala...

Sep112020 by JBNo Comments

Edouard Mendy skips training and left out of squad ahead of Chelsea move

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League

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 becoming concerned by the displays of Kepa Arrizabalaga. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to reports, Mendy has already agreed terms on a five-year contract with Chelsea, though the teams have been at loggerheads over a fee for the keeper. But, An agreement may have been reached, with French TV station TVR showing footage of Edouard Mendy leaving the training ground on Friday with his agent. The 28-year-old took no part in training and his deput...

Sep92020 by JBNo Comments

Rennes captain comfirms Edouard Mendy move to Chelsea

Premier League, Ligue 1

Rennes skipper Damien Da Silva says Edouard Mendy ‘deserves’ to join Chelsea as the goalkeeper is close to a move to Stamford Bridge. Frank Lampard has been keen to sign a new goalkeeper this summer after Kepa Arrizabalaga’s poor form last campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea are now believed to be close to agreeing a £25m deal with Rennes for Mendy. And Da Silva concedes the club's players are reluctant to see the Senegal international leave. ‘We are a little selfish, we don’t want to lose Edouard Mendy but it’s part of football and the transfer market,’ Da Silva told Telefoot. ‘He’s a great goalkeeper who deserves what happens to him.’ According to reports in France, Chelsea have agreed to pay an initial £18.2m fee for Mendy but the de...

Sep72020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea set to sign Rennes goalkeeper Mendy for £18m

Premier League

Chelsea are close to reaching an agreement with Rennes to sign goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, according to reports. Frank Lampard is interested in signing a new goalkeeper to provide competition for Kepa Arrizabalaga after the Spaniard’s poor performances last campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Petr Cech, who returned to Stamford Bridge as Chelsea's technical and performance advisor last year, is believed to be behind their push to sign Mendy. Chelsea have already had a bid rejected by Rennes this summer but according to The Guardian, the Premier League side have continued talks with he French club and are now close to finalising a £18.2m deal. The report claims that the move could eventually increase to £25m after add-ons. Mendy has impressed for Re...

Aug302020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea make €20m bid to sign Kepa replacement Edouard Mendy

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League

Chelsea have made a second bid of €20 million for Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, according to reports. With the future of the club's current No.1 Kepa Arrizabalaga in doubt, Chelsea have identified Mendy as an ideal option to provide competition for the Spanish keeper. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was reported this week that Rennes rejected Chelsea's offer of €17m for Mendy, and Frank Lampard's side have now returned with an improved offer of €20m. The Blues made Kepa the most expensive goalkeeper ever in 2018, paying £72 million to bring him to the club from Athletic. But, the 25-year-old goalkeeper has failed to live up to expectations in London. Lampard dropped Kepa close to the end of the 2019-20 campaign after a couple of inconsistent perf...