As reported by Le Parisien, Hugo Ekitike’s move from Stade Reims to PSG is almost complete with the striker expected to join up with his new team mates on the club’s Japanese tour this weekend, although the finalising of documents involved in the deal could delay the player’s departure. The 20-year-old French striker will join …
L’Équipe report this morning that Marseille are looking to bring in Spanish goalkeeper Rubén Blanco from Celta Vigo, with new manager Igor Tudor approving of his arrival as a back-up option to Pau López. The OM management have their sights set on the 26-year-old Spaniard to replace Steve Mandanda, who left for Rennes after 13 years …
Sky Sport Italia report that Napoli are looking to sign Paris Saint-Germain defender Abdou Diallo in the wake of Kalidou Koulibaly’s move to Chelsea. With Fenerbahçe defender Kim Min-Jae, previously the Serie A side’s main target, closing in on a move to Rennes, Diallo has emerged as an alternative target. A meeting has even taken place …
As announced on the club’s social channels and in an official statement, ESTAC Troyes have signed young Danish right-back Andreas Bruus (23) from Bröndby IF signing on a 5-year deal from the Superligaen club. Bruus made his debut for Bröndby in October 2017 after signing a professional contract at the age of 18 – but was …
Bath fans have received a boost with the news that England back-row Sam Underhill has signed a long-term contract extension with the Premiership outfit. Underhill’s previous deal was set to expire in the summer of 2023 but he is now staying at Bath for an undisclosed period which the club described as “long term”. The …
L’Équipe report this evening that Nice, having failed to secure the signing of Swiss international Yann Sommer, have turned to Leicester City man Kasper Schmeichel, who is interested in the prospect. Les Aiglons have been on the lookout for a new starting goalkeeper after the departure of the Franco-Argentine Walter Benítez to PSV Eindhoven, and looked …
Foot Mercato report this morning that Paris Saint-Germain are looking to bring in French right-back Nordi Mukiele on a deal from Leipzig which would be structured as a season-long loan with a permanent clause at the end of the campaign. As broken by L’Équipe yesterday, the Ligue 1 champions are now in advanced talks with the …
Warren Gatland has started preparations for the 2023 Six Nations by retaining two assistant coaches from Wayne Pivac’s backroom staff while releasing two. Forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys and skills and kicking coach Neil Jenkins will continue their roles under Gatland while attack coach Stephen Jones and defence coach Gethin Jenkins have been released. Humphreys and …
Speaking in a press conference, PSG manager Christophe Galtier revealed that Keylor Navas (35) is “really frustrated” in his position as the no.2 goalkeeper at the club. Last season, the Costa Rican international and new arrival Gianluigi Donnarumma (23) vied for the no.1 jersey. The two keepers shared game time over the course of the season, …
Barcelona have tonight announced that an agreement in principle has been reached with Sevilla for the signing of French international defender Jules Koundé on a permanent deal. The transfer is now subject to the former Bordeaux man passing his medical and the paperwork being signed. The Catalans have beaten out Chelsea to the signing, with …
