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FEATURE | Comeback King Wissam Ben Yedder deserves more recognition

This is taken from the GFFN 100, our leading 150-page FREE publication ranking the best 100 players in France, see the full list and read every profile right here. The Monaco man’s absence from the World Cup will have been a talking point after Didier Deschamps’ squad announcement, not least once the France manager decided Read more about FEATURE | Comeback King Wissam Ben Yedder deserves more recognition[…]

Napoli leading the chase for Angers’ Azzedine Ounahi

L’Équipe are reporting that Napoli are currently leading the race to sign SCO Angers’ Azzedine Ounahi (22), who would rejoin the Ligue 1 team to finish the current campaign.  Ounahi was a standout player at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The midfielder was part of a Morocco team that reached the semi-finals of the tournament Read more about Napoli leading the chase for Angers’ Azzedine Ounahi[…]

Two Middle-Eastern clubs interested in Angers’ Sofiane Boufal

SCO Angers president Saïd Chabane has revealed in an interview with Prime Video that two Middle-Eastern clubs are interested in Sofiane Boufal (29).  Boufal is one of two Angers players who shone at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The former Southampton man, and Morocco teammate Azzedine Ounahi (22) both had stand-out World Cups, leading the Atlas Read more about Two Middle-Eastern clubs interested in Angers’ Sofiane Boufal[…]

New Nice manager Didier Digard outlines his tactical ideals

Speaking at his unveiling as OGC Nice interim manager, Didier Digard outlined his tactical philosophy. The former Les Aiglons captain took over from Lucien Favre, who was sacked on Monday.  Digard joined Nice back in 2021, and managed the club’s reserve side. In November, the former Paris Saint-Germain and Middlesbrough midfielder joined Favre’s backroom staff, and he Read more about New Nice manager Didier Digard outlines his tactical ideals[…]

Jonathan David: “I don’t know if I can see myself anywhere other than the Premier League.”

Speaking in an interview with La Voix du Nord, Canadian international and 22-year-old Lille attacker Jonathan David admitted that he eventually sees himself away from the French outfit and was asked specifically about the Premier League. “I don’t know, I think it’s possible, very possible. I don’t know if I can see myself anywhere other than Read more about Jonathan David: “I don’t know if I can see myself anywhere other than the Premier League.”[…]

Benoît Badiashile’s Chelsea transfer set to be confirmed

Fabrizio Romano reports that Benoît Badiashile’s (21) move from AS Monaco to Chelsea is set to be completed imminently.  The two clubs have been in negotiations since before the turn of the new year, and have settled on a fee of around €38m. The player has long since had an agreement to join the London club, Read more about Benoît Badiashile’s Chelsea transfer set to be confirmed[…]

Nottingham Forest set to beat Monaco to Danilo signing

According to Fabrizio Romano, Premier League club Nottingham Forest are close to agreeing on a deal for Brazilian defensive midfielder Danilo. The 21-year-old has also garnered interest from Ligue 1’s AS Monaco, who offered the Brazilian club Jean Lucas plus €13m in a player-plus-cash offer earlier in the week. Danilo played 58 games for Palmeiras Read more about Nottingham Forest set to beat Monaco to Danilo signing[…]

Jonas Omlin to leave Montpellier for Borussia Mönchengladbach

L’Équipe report this afternoon that Borussia Mönchengladbach have reached an agreement with Montpellier over the signing of Swiss goalkeeper Jonas Omlin. The former Basel man makes the move to the Die Fohlen as Yann Sommer prepares to leave for Bayern Munich, replacing the injured Manuel Neuer. The transfer is set to be completed for €8m, with Read more about Jonas Omlin to leave Montpellier for Borussia Mönchengladbach[…]

Kylian Mbappé reacts to PSG’s Coupe de France win against amateurs: “We came to respect them.”

Speaking to the media after registering his first career quintuple, Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé was keen to stress that he and his teammates were intent on showing amateur side Pays de Cassel respect, in their 7-0 win to book at spot in the Coupe de France last 16. The French forward struck a quick-fire Read more about Kylian Mbappé reacts to PSG’s Coupe de France win against amateurs: “We came to respect them.”[…]

Wilson Isidor expected in Lyon this Sunday to finalize transfer

According to Foot Mercato, Lokomotiv Moscow striker Wilson Isidor is headed to OL on loan with an option to buy. This incoming transfer comes as somewhat of a victory being that he was sought out by other clubs including Lorient who reportedly had an agreement to sign the French forward. The 22-year-old was targeted to Read more about Wilson Isidor expected in Lyon this Sunday to finalize transfer[…]