Bordeaux after Wolfsburg midfielder Josuha Guilavogui

As reported by L’Équipe, Bordeaux are continuing their search for cut price transfer options this month and have made contact for Wolfsburg and former France international Josh Guilavogui. Click Here: The 31-year-old midfielder has played 239 times for the German club since leaving ASSE seven years ago and is a prime candidate to replace Otavio …

FEATURE | In 20/21, Burak Yilmaz was Lille’s indomitable king

This article is taken from the new GFFN 100 2021. The GFFN 100 ranks the top 100 players in French football over the past 12 months, see the full list and read all 100 profiles right here on GFFN. Going into the 2020/21 season Burak Yılmaz was a name that was given little attention, with Lille’s …

Newcastle and Brighton among clubs interested in Marseille’s Bamba Dieng

L’Équipe report today that Marseille forward Bamba Dieng has been the subject of interest from Premier League clubs, although no concrete offer has come in yet. The 21-year-old, currently on international duty with Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations, is said to have been valued at around €10m plus bonuses – although director Pablo Longoria …

Lyon in talks with Tottenham Hotspur to bring back Tanguy Ndombele on loan

Julien Maynard of Téléfoot reports tonight that talks are underway between Lyon and Tottenham Hotspur over a potential loan deal for midfielder Tanguy Ndombele. The 25-year-old had been the subject of interest from Paris Saint-Germain over the last week, but the club were unable to free up a spot in the squad by selling one of their current …

Marseille wanted Ivorians Nicolas Pépé and Éric Bailly last month

As reported by L’Équipe, Olympique de Marseille were looking at the possibility of bringing in Nicolas Pépé (26) and Éric Bailly (27) in the past transfer window. Marseille’s interest in the Ivorian centre-back, who missed a crucial penalty against Egypt in the AFCON Round of 16, came as a precaution against the departure of Duje Ćaleta-Car, …

Juan Bernat misses out on PSG’s Champions League squad

Le Parisien report this evening that Juan Bernat has not been included in Paris Saint-Germain’s squad for the Champions League knock-out rounds, as was the case for the group stage. Click Here: With a 17-man limit in the list of 25 in terms of players who were developed outside of France, one of PSG’s foreign players …

Marco Verratti on his midfield role: “The more you have the ball, the less you’re exposed to danger.”

In an interview published in today’s L’Équipe, Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti notably discusses the intricacies and tactical variations of his role for Les Parisiens Mauricio Pochettino deployed you in the role of a sentinel against Manchester City in September. Which qualities does that role require? Click Here: In that position, you’re always subject to the first …

European Clubs Association close to completing €15bn Champions League marketing agreement

As reported by RMC and The Times, and detailed by a letter written by PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, the European Clubs Association (ECA) is close to finalising a huge Champions League financing agreement which should end any prevailing thought of a “Super League”. For now, at least. The agreement, which covers marketing and broadcast rights, …

Rennes striker Gaëtan Laborde among 30 players handed suspension for betting

L’Équipe report today that a total of 30 players from Ligue 1 and 2 have been sanctioned for betting on matches, following a statement released by the LFP’s disciplinary commission yesterday. French professional football’s governing body announced yesterday that it was handing suspensions to players who were found to have placed bets during the 2019/20 season, …