Ligue 1

Newcastle United have been given hope in their pursuit of French midfielder Adrien Rabiot, according to the latest developments.  The Magpies endured a frustrating summer window, missing out on several key targets, while Lloyd Kelly and William Osula were their only major outfield additions. But that doesn’t mean Eddie Howe can’t still add to his squad, with a host of …

West Ham United have been offered the chance to sign multiple free agent centre-backs following the closure of the English transfer window, according to reports. The Hammers enjoyed an extremely productive first transfer window under new manager Julen Lopetegui, with the likes of Niclas Fullkrug, Carlos Soler, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Crysencio Summerville just a handful of their arrivals. Max Kilman …

TalkSPORT host Jeff Stelling has changed his mind about Newcastle finishing in the top four this season after identifying a major weakness against Tottenham on Sunday.  Eddie Howe’s side defeated the North London club 2-1 at St James’ Park to continue their unbeaten start to the campaign, which leaves the Magpies fifth in the Premier League standings. The Tyneside club …

Andy Robertson says Liverpool had the Old Trafford crowd ‘exactly where we wanted them’ in Sunday’s win over Manchester United. The Reds crushed their arch-rivals 3-0 on their own turf thanks to a Luis Diaz brace set up by Mohamed Salah, who added a third in the second half. It could have been even worse for Man Utd, with Trent …

New Arsenal signing Raheem Sterling has decided to wear the number 30 shirt at the Emirates Stadium for the 2024/25 campaign despite never using the number before in his career.  The winger joined the Gunners on Deadline Day as part of a loan move from Chelsea having fallen out of favour quickly at Stamford Bridge. Enzo Maresca made it clear …

Ange Postecoglou believes Radu Dragusin is ready to play a ‘big part’ in Tottenham’s 2024/25 campaign.  The Romania international — who was a key player in his country’s run to the Euro 2024 last 16 this summer — joined Spurs from Genoa in January. Dragusin has, so far, been eased into life in the Premier League. However, he was given …

David Datro Fofana is one of several players stuck at Chelsea having failed to secure a move away during the summer transfer window but is still trying to find a way out of the Premier League club this month. The forward has only featured in four matches for the Blues since arriving from Molde in January 2023 and has never …

Raheem Sterling says he’s ‘buzzing’ after securing a summer loan move from Chelsea to Arsenal.  Sterling was among a clutch of players effectively exiled from the Chelsea squad under new boss Enzo Maresca, stripped of his squad number and set to train away from the core group. The England international was linked with a number of high-profile moves over the …

Ian Maatsen has admitted he is ‘disappointed’ at being left out of the latest Netherlands squad and is yet to hear from Ronald Koeman regarding the decision.  Maatsen has been turning heads over the last 12 months, helping Borussia Dortmund to last season’s Champions League final while on loan from Chelsea, before securing a £35m (per BBC Sport) summer move …

Liverpool have dominated Troy Deeney’s BBC Premier League Team of the Week column with six entries, including manager Arne Slot.  The Reds thrashed arch-rivals Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford, profiting greatly from some horrendous mistakes by Erik ten Hag’s men. Mohamed Salah continued his fine start to the season — and record at Old Trafford — with two assists …