As reported by the club, in an unusual move, Angers have announced that they intend to loan both goalkeeper Paul Bernardoni and winger Sada Thioub to Saint-Étienne. A club tweet explained that ‘the loan of two of our players is part of the club’s logic in reducing its payroll and anticipating potential transfers, in order…
PSG right-back Colin Dagba refuses to join Saint-Étienne amid widespread interest
As reported by Foot Mercato, struggling at the bottom of the table with their squad depleted by departures for the African Nations Cup, Saint-Étienne had hoped to add PSG’s 23-year-old right-back Colin Dagba to their squad this month. PSG academy graduate Dagba, however, has turned down both the chance to move to Les Verts permanently…
Paris FC defender Jaouen Hadjam (18) seeing interest from Ligue 1 clubs
As reported by Foot Mercato, Paris FC’s 18-year-old left-back Jaouen Hadjam is receiving interest from Ligue 1. Having broken into the Ligue 2 side this season, who are currently third in the French second tier, Hadjam has made 18 senior appearances across his short career so far and has caught the attention of Strasbourg, Nice…
Watford have been offered PSG left-back Layvin Kurzawa
As reported by Foot Mercato, PSG out of favour left-back and former France international Layvin Kurzawa has been offered to Premier League Watford. Watford recently signed Nice left-back Hassane Kamara and have several options in the position but PSG are keen to trim their squad and the 29-year-old, who has barely been seen this season…
Official | Reims conclude record the signing of Jens Cajuste
Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims on Monday announced the signing of Swedish International defensive midfielder Jens Cajuste from FC Midtjylland. Click Here: The 22-year-old, who came close to a transfer to Rennes in summer, has been recovering from a major injury over the course of the winter. The deal will cost SDR €10m, which…
An incensed Kylian Mbappé criticises Ligue 1 standard of refereeing
During PSG’s 2-0 win over Brest last night, Kylian Mbappé (23) criticised the standard of refereeing in Ligue 1 via a heated exchange with Brest midfielder Hugo Magnetti and referee Mikael Lesage. Following Mbappé’s challenge on Magnetti in the first half, the play continued but Mbappé stopped and confronted the Brest player by grabbing his…
Rayan Cherki wants answers from Lyon over lack of game time
As reported by L’Équipe, Lyon attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki was frustrated not to be introduced as a substitute at the weekend against Troyes by Peter Bosz and is seeking clarification over his role at the club. The 18-year-old is regarded as one of the most exciting talents to emerge from Lyon’s prolific academy but, despite…
Saint-Étienne end Uruguayan striker Ignacio Ramírez’s loan deal early
Saint-Étienne have tonight announced that on-loan Uruguayan forward Ignacio Ramírez would be sent back to his parent club, Liverpool FC of Montevideo. The 24-year-old leaves Ligue 1 having played having played 6 games for Les Verts, and also appeared for the reserve team over the course of what was planned to be a season-long loan….
Roma and AC Milan keen on Montpellier’s Maxime Estève, Milan could bid this month
As reported by Ignazio Genuardi, Montpellier’s emerging centre-back Maxime Estève is being closely followed by Roma and AC Milan. AC Milan are currently leading the race despite their defensive priorities being elsewhere. With a major signing more likely in the summer, the Milan club could look to add a promising defender this month too, with…
French sides may have to relocate European fixtures
As reported by RMC Sport, the French government’s imposition of the vaccine pass may prevent French clubs from hosting European fixtures. The policy came into force this Monday. Since the French government only recognises four vaccines (Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson), many sides competing in UEFA’s three continental tournaments this season would be refused…