Ligue 1

Leeds United remain at risk of losing defender Max Wober this summer. The Austrian defender only joined Leeds from RB Salzburg in January 2023 but was allowed to leave for the Bundesliga on loan following their relegation from the Premier League last season. Despite some injuries, Wober proved immensely popular at Gladbach during his 27 matches and impressed so much …

Chelsea have agreed to loan striker David Datro Fofana to Leicester City for the upcoming season, according to reports. The three-time Ivory Coast international joined the Blues in January 2023 after catching the eye with 24 goals in 65 appearances for Norwegian side Molde — helping them win the league and cup double in 2022. However, Fofana has only made …

Manchester United are at the centre of a complicated transfer saga involving three players and two other clubs. After signing striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna and highly-rated centre-back Leny Yoro from Lille, the Red Devils are now forced to be creative with any more incomings. Likely to pursue a new central midfielder but only if one of, or both, Casemiro …

Despite signing two goalkeepers already this summer, Newcastle United are reportedly considering bringing in a third. Forced to navigate the Premier League’s strict rules on Profit and Sustainability (PSR), the Magpies signed Odysseas Vlachodimos from Nottingham Forest and allowed homegrown talent Elliot Anderson to move the other way. 37-year-old veteran John Ruddy was also signed on a free transfer from League …

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has admitted he suffered a loss of confidence due to the pressure of the transfer fee paid to bring him from Brighton. The Ecuador international arrived at Stamford Bridge from the Seagulls last summer for a massive £100m fee that could rise to a British club record £115m (per BBC Sport). However, Caicedo struggled to show …

Manchester United have confirmed two number changes for the upcoming 2024-25 season. The Red Devils are looking to improve upon last season’s league position which saw them slump to a disappointing eighth-placed finish. Making their first two first-team signings, new shareholders INEOS, headed by British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, secured early summer deals for striker Joshua Zirkzee and centre-back Leny …

Liverpool legend Phil Thompson believes Arne Slot has the new Coutinho on his hands. The Dutchman replaced Jurgen Klopp this summer and has enjoyed an excellent first pre-season at the club, beating Real Betis, Arsenal and Manchester United during the Reds’ US tour. That’s despite heading stateside without a number of key players resting due to extended recovery periods from …

Liverpool legend Phil Thompson has urged the club to make ‘big decisions’ over the futures of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold.  The trio were key pillars in the success enjoyed by the Reds under Jurgen Klopp, who guided the club to Premier League and Champions League titles — and a further two finals — as well as …

Julen Lopetegui has reportedly informed Kurt Zouma he has no future at West Ham. After starting in 32 Premier League games, the 29-year-old, who also captains the side, featured heavily last season. However, the defender’s time in London appears to be ending with HITC recently reporting talks with clubs in Saudi Arabia’s Pro League have advanced quickly. Kurt Zouma set …

Manchester United are working on alternative midfield targets after walking away from a deal to sign Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain. The Red Devils’ refusal to meet Paris Saint-Germain’s £51 million asking price for the Uruguay international has seen them recently leave negotiations in favour of pursuing more cost-effective targets (David Ornstein). Joao Gomes wanted by Man United as Casemiro …