Ligue 1

Al-Ittihad are in advanced talks with Aston Villa over a move for Moussa Diaby, with the Saudi side optimistic of getting a deal done according to reports.  Diaby joined Villa last summer in a club record deal from Bayer Leverkusen reportedly worth an initial £43m. The 25-year-old made 54 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring ten goals and providing …

Man United remain interested in Paris Saint-Germain’s Manuel Ugarte with Erik ten Hag still keen on adding the midfielder to his squad ahead of the 2024/25 season. The Red Devils were linked to the Uruguay star last month but things have gone quiet ever since. The Premier League club are looking to add to their midfield options before the new …

Chelsea star Wesley Fofana has taken to social media to condemn the chanting of an alleged “racist and discriminatory” song by some of the Argentina squad, which included his club mate Enzo Fernandez. Fernandez went live on Instagram on the Argentina team bus following their Copa America success and filmed himself and some of his team-mates singing a song containing …

Al Nassr’s move for Man City goalkeeper Ederson is currently off after the Premier League club rejected the Saudi Arabian outfit’s €30m bid.   It has been reported throughout the summer that the Brazilian could leave the Etihad Stadium as Saudi Arabian clubs are interested in acquiring the 30-year-old ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. Ederson has a contract at the Premier …

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Real Madrid have been in contact with Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold since last month as the La Liga champions make steps towards signing the full-back. Fabrizio Romano reported back in March that the Spanish giants were monitoring the England star’s situation at Anfield as the defender’s current deal expires at the Premier League club in 2025. No talks have begun over a …

West Ham are interested in Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson with the Hammers opening talks with the Gunners over a potential summer move.  The East London club are expected to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the new season having struggled to put the ball in the net during the previous campaign. Julen Lopetegui is expected to implement a new style of …

Mason Greenwood’s exit from Man United is getting closer as the controversial footballer has accepted an offer from Marseille to move to France ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. A deal was agreed between the clubs last week with the package for Greenwood being worth €31.6m (£26.7m), comprising of a €27.6m (£23.3m) fixed fee and €4m (£3.4m) in add-ons, plus a …

BBC pundit Alan Shearer thinks Gareth Southgate could have decided to leave his role as England coach before Euro 2024 and admits he “wasn’t surprised” to see the 53-year-old walk away. Southgate guided the Three Lions to the final of the European Championship in Germany but ultimately came up short as his team were defeated 2-1 by Spain in Sunday’s …

Sky Sports and ITV pundit Gary Neville believes the England job took “a toll” on Gareth Southgate following the news that the 53-year-old has stepped down from his role as coach.  Southgate held the role for eight years and having originally been met with a lot of pessimism, the former defender has gone on to become one of the most …