Ligue 1

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Aston Villa star Philippe Coutinho is close to returning to Brazil as Vasco da Gama are advancing talks with the player’s representatives over a summer transfer.  That is according to Fabrizio Romano, who reports that the Brazilian club are very confident they can land Coutinho, with the midfielder very keen on a move back to his old club. The 31-year-old came through …

Everton has reportedly approached Juventus to sign former Liverpool midfielder Arthur Melo in the upcoming summer transfer window in an unexpected move. After finishing 15th in the Premier League table, 15 points clear of the relegation zone, Everton fans will be content with their side’s campaign, especially considering the points deduction they suffered earlier in the season. Evertonians will now …

Sky Sports pundit Troy Deeney has stated that Leeds United’s Crysencio Summerville is a “level above” the Championship amid links to Liverpool ahead of the upcoming transfer window.  The winger is enjoying an incredible campaign with the Yorkshire club, scoring 21 goals alongside a further 10 assists across 48 games for the Whites. This has caught the attention of several …

West Ham fan favourite Kevin Nolan has revealed that he “wanted to stay” at the Premier League club next season but Julen Lopetegui did not keep him on.  The Hammers have parted ways with David Moyes after a tough campaign and the Scottish coach’s backroom staff followed him out of the door at the London Stadium. That included Nolan, who has …

West Ham United’s new manager Julen Lopetegui is reportedly keen for the club to seal the transfer of talented young Birmingham City midfielder Jordan James this summer. The 19-year-old has impressed in the Championship and looks like he could soon have what it takes to shine in the Premier League, with the Hammers seemingly ready to swoop. James has been …

Manchester United’s on-loan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat has hinted he could stay at the club permanently despite it previously seeming like his stay at Old Trafford would end up being a short one. The Morocco international joined Man Utd on loan from Fiorentina in the summer and Matteo Moretto recently told CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column that the player would …

Arsenal may reportedly have been handed a significant transfer boost in their rumoured pursuit of Rennes attacking midfielder Desire Doue this summer. Doue has impressed in Ligue 1, showing himself to be the next big thing emerging in French football, and it makes sense that a host of top clubs are now showing an interest in him. See below as …

Newcastle United believe they are close to securing the services of Bournemouth’s Lloyd Kelly ahead of Tottenham as the defender is set to become a free agent.  The Magpies are looking to make key additions to take their squad forward during the upcoming transfer window and with the Tyneside club wary of their financial restrictions, free agents could be crucial …

Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca does not want to leave England and is waiting for Chelsea to make a decision on whether he will get the job at Stamford Bridge before making his next move.  The 44-year-old guided the Foxes back to the Premier League this season and his work has attracted the interest of several clubs. Sevilla is one …