PSG prioritising Antonio Rüdiger deal

As reported by BUT, PSG are keen on signing Chelsea and Germany centre-back Antonio Rüdiger this summer as his contract in London comes to an end this June. Rüdiger has received a concrete approach from PSG and is the club’s sporting director Leonardo’s first choice to strengthen Paris at centre-back, even if other players have …

PSG to take legal action over graffiti on Parc des Princes and training ground

RMC Sport report that Paris Saint-Germain have decided to take legal action and file formal complaint over graffiti messages found on the club’s training ground and on the Parc des Princes. The club had initially decided against action when the hostile messages towards the club’s management and ownership were found, but have now done a U-turn …

Sevilla keen on Lyon defender Jason Denayer

As reported by Le10Sport, Lyon’s Belgian centre-back Jason Denayer is interesting La Liga club Sevilla ahead of the summer transfer window. The 26-year-old Belgian international’s contract at Parc OL is up in the summer and he seems unlikely to renew his deal due to his lofty salary demands that the club are unwilling to meet. …

Champions Cup: Gloucester fight back to beat Bordeaux-Begles while Clermont recover to edge Stormers

Gloucester claimed a come-from-behind 22-17 win over Bordeaux-Begles as they started their Champions Cup campaign with a home victory. The Cherry and Whites recovered from being 17-5 down with just 16 minutes remaining as Charlie Chapman’s try in the 77th minute put the seal on a famous result. Gloucester also finished with a bonus point …

Marseille are keen on Abdülkadir Ömür of Trabzonspor

As reported by BUT, like many Ligue 1 sides, Marseille are looking for value in the Turkish market ahead of the summer transfer window. Their search has led to Trabzonspor attacking midfielder Abdülkadir Ömür. The versatile 22-year-old Turkish international, who has picked up 10 caps in the last three years, stood out in the 1-1 …

Brendan Rodgers impressed by Roazhon Park atmosphere

In speaking after his Leicester side narrowly defeated Rennes in their Europa Conference League last 16 tie over two legs last night, Brendan Rodgers outlined how impressed he was with the Roazhon Park support and atmosphere, saying: “It’s one of the best atmospheres I’ve ever seen, even in England. The whole stadium was cheering for …

PSG players dominate top Ligue 1 salaries

L’Équipe have released their list of estimated gross salaries of Ligue 1 players, with a notable rise in wages despite the ongoing financial issues in French football. With the effects of Covid-19 on football and last year’s broadcasting rights fiasco, the league’s overall wage bill has increased from €1.38bn in 2018/19 to €1.73bn, €629m of which …

Barcelona preparing new contract renewal offer for Ousmane Dembélé

Santi Aouna of Foot Mercato reports this afternoon that Barcelona are set to make Ousmane Dembélé a new contract renewal offer, in the wake of the French winger’s recent spell of good form. The former Rennes man has been at the heart of a protracted contract saga for the last 6 months, with his current deal expiring at …

Lille and Rennes keen on Sochaux teenage prospect Alan Virginius

As reported by Le10Sport, highly-regarded Sochaux forward Alan Virginius is being lined up for a major summer move. Click Here: Papua New Guinea Rugby Shop Part of the France under 19 squad, the 19-year-old Virginius has caught the attention of several clubs as Sochaux chase promotion back to Ligue 1. Rennes and Lille are positioning …