TheEllenBlog

A myriad of clubs at Lyon vs Lille on various scouting missions

Euro United reliably report this evening that a myriad of European clubs are at the Groupama Stadium tonight to watch the weekend’s Ligue 1 centrepiece fixture between Lyon and Lille. Representatives from AS Roma, Juventus, Atletico Madrid and Everton, among others are present. Everton’s Director of Football Marcel Brands and Grétar Steinsson (Head of Europe Read more about A myriad of clubs at Lyon vs Lille on various scouting missions[…]

No Ferland Mendy – Real Madrid agreement

Contrary to reports in the Spanish media, there is no provisional contract agreement between Lyon left-back Ferland Mendy and Real Madrid, according to our reliable colleagues at L’Équipe. Lyon have no intention of selling the French international full-back this summer, with Nabil Fékir the only individual who is officially going to be allowed to leave and Read more about No Ferland Mendy – Real Madrid agreement[…]

Eintracht Frankfurt make €10m bid to sign Kevin Trapp permanently

Our colleagues at Soccer Link report that Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt have submitted a €10m offer to PSG to sign German international goalkeeper Kevin Trapp permanently. Les Parisiens have yet to respond to the bid, as they attempt to figure out their goalkeeping situation for next season. Gianluigi Buffon has still not signed an extension with Read more about Eintracht Frankfurt make €10m bid to sign Kevin Trapp permanently[…]

Sporting Gijon want to buy Mathieu Peybernes outright

L’Équipe report that Spanish 2nd division side Sporting Gijon intend to purchase 28-year-old French defender Mathieu Peybernes from FC Lorient after an initial loan spell. The Spanish club want to buy a player who made 29 appearances this season but view the option to purchase in the deal, €600k, to be too considerable, as they Read more about Sporting Gijon want to buy Mathieu Peybernes outright[…]

Ander Herrera & Pablo Sarabia announced as PSG players on Monday

As reported elsewhere, PSG will kick-off their summer transfer window incomings officially on Monday with the signing announcements of Ander Herrera (from Manchester United) and Pablo Sarabia (from Sevilla). Both individuals have already undergone medicals with success with the Paris club. Ander Herrera joins on a free transfer, whilst Sarabia will sign for a €19.5m Read more about Ander Herrera & Pablo Sarabia announced as PSG players on Monday[…]

Dinamo Bucharest sign Kevin Bru

30-year-old French midfielder Kevin Bru has signed for Romanian giants Dinamo Bucharest, according to L’Équipe. Bru has signed a one-year contract with his new club, despite having been tracked by several Ligue 1 sides including Toulouse. Click Here: Jadon Sancho jersey sale

Lille have €4m opening bid for Benjamin André turned down

RMC understand that Lille have had an opening offer of €4m turned down by Rennes for their captain and central midfielder Benjamin André. The Frenchman & 28-year-old has told the Brittany club’s board that he wants to make the move to experience Champions’ League football. Whilst the door does not appear to be totally closed Read more about Lille have €4m opening bid for Benjamin André turned down[…]

PSG confident of Idrissa Gueye deal

Thomas Tuchel’s #1 midfield priority, Idrissa Gueye, who turns 30 in September, is looking increasingly likely to join PSG, according to Le Parisien. On Friday, he will play the AFCON final and Les Parisiens are confident of signing him immediately afterwards, with the player apparently super motivated to make the move. Gueye’s entourage confirmed to the Read more about PSG confident of Idrissa Gueye deal[…]

Official | Toulouse acquire Agustín Rogel from Krylia Sovetov

Ligue 1 side Toulouse have announced the signing of Uruguayan 21-year-old central defender Agustín Rogel from Krylia Sovetov for a reported €2.5m. Click Here: All Blacks rugby store Rogel is TFC’s fourth signing of the summer and he has signed a 4-year contract with Les Violets. He joins Mauro Goicoechea, the club’s goalkeeper, as the Read more about Official | Toulouse acquire Agustín Rogel from Krylia Sovetov[…]