Ligue 1

With three weeks left until the transfer window closes for business for another few months, Chelsea still have the chance to do business that will afford Enzo Maresca the best opportunity of being able to start his managerial career in West London on the front foot. The Blues haven’t had the best of times in pre-season, drawing 2-2 with Wrexham …

Since Todd Boehly took over at Chelsea Football Club, there has never been a dull moment as far as transfer windows are concerned. The American doesn’t appear to understand the need for continuity in a first-team squad, and on the face of it, prefers to treat all players as a commodity that should be bought or sold as required. That’s …

Up to this point, things have been very quiet on the transfer front this summer for Liverpool Football Club. The Arne Slot era got underway in an understated manner, with the Dutchman and his staff going about their business in a professional manner, seemingly preferring to give themselves a few weeks to see what they already had in situ in …

Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran has asked his advisors to try and find a solution so that he can join West Ham according to reports. Duran was linked with a move to Chelsea earlier this summer but their interest cooled and the Blues have subsequently agreed a deal worth £35m with Atletico Madrid to sign Samu Omorodion. The Hammers had a …

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is expected to be named as one of the club’s vice captains according to reports.  Fernandez upset a number of his team-mates earlier this summer when he went live on Instagram chanting a racist and homophobic song about French footballers with his Argentina team-mates after their Copa America success. Chelsea have subsequently dealt with the matter …

Arsenal are prepared to lower their asking price for Eddie Nketiah according to reports with the striker set to leave the Emirates this summer.  French side Marseille have been in talks with the Gunners over a move for Nketiah but weren’t prepared to meet their asking price of €35m. The Ligue 1 outfit had an offer of €27m rejected and …

Mikel Arteta believes Gabriel Jesus has a “different energy” about him and looks good following Arsenal’s win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Emirates Cup. Jesus scored the third goal as the Gunners ran out 4-1 winners against the German champions with Oleksandr Zinchenko, Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz also on the scoresheet. Mikel Arteta’s side will now face French outfit …

Leeds United are actively pursuing FC Koln’s highly-rated midfielder, Dejan Ljubicic, as they look to strengthen their midfield ahead of the new season. The Yorkshire club’s initial bid of €4 million for the 26-year-old was rejected, but reports suggest that Leeds are preparing a significantly improved offer. However, that offer may have piqued the player’s interest, as the latest report …

Tottenham are ready to sell Richarlison this summer should the North London club complete a deal for Bournemouth’s Dominic Solanke.  Spurs are pushing to complete a deal for the striker as Tottenham continue talks with the Cherries to try and come to an agreement over a transfer fee for the 26-year-old. The London outfit do not want to activate the …

Crystal Palace ace Jesurun Rak-Sakyi have agreed to join Sheffield United on loan, according to Football Insider. The 21-year-old had attracted interest from several clubs, including Leeds United, Hull City, QPR, and Watford. However, it appears that Sheffield United have won the race to secure his services for the upcoming season. He is a versatile attacker who primarily plays as …