Ligue 1

Manchester United are keeping an eye on Bayer Leverkusen centre back Jonathan Tah according to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth. United are known to be in the market for defensive reinforcements following Raphael Varane’s departure and have identified a number of possible targets. It’s set to be a busy summer on the red half of Manchester as United look to …

The future of Ollie Watkins at Aston Villa is not set in stone ahead of the new season and it is being reported that Cole Palmer is trying to convince the striker to move to Chelsea during the current transfer window. The 28-year-old is coming off the back of an incredible campaign in which he produced 27 goals and 13 …

Crystal Palace are facing a tough decision over Marc Guehi’s future with multiple Premier League clubs interested in the England international according to reports. Guehi was one of England’s best performers at Euro 2024 as the Three Lions came up agonisingly short against Spain in the final. The 24-year-old’s performances for England are likely to have increased his value, with …

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 …