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• Lyon midfielder Mathys De Carvalho poised to join Saudi newcomers Al-Diriyah

  Mathys De Carvalho is expected to leave Olympique Lyon and join Saudi Arabian club Al-Diriyah, in a move that would...

• Luis Enrique backs PSG rebuild after Bradley Barcola’s move to Liverpool

  Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique says Bradley Barcola’s transfer to Liverpool was beneficial for everyone involved, despite the winger’s departure...

• Former CSKA midfielder points to Spain as ideal league for Monaco’s Aleksandr Golovin

  Aleksandr Golovin could thrive in the Spanish league, according to former CSKA footballer Aleksandr Grishin, who believes the Monaco midfielder...

• Luis Enrique backs Paris Saint-Germain player for Ballon d’Or after trophy-packed season

  Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has said the Ballon d’Or should be awarded to one of his players, with several...

• Liverpool advised to build attack around Bradley Barcola’s pace, says Thierry Henry

  Thierry Henry believes Liverpool must create one-on-one opportunities for new signing Bradley Barcola and avoid asking the France forward to...

• Toulouse v Lille: live-stream details as contrasting Ligue 1 starts continue

  Toulouse and Lille meet in Ligue 1 on 3 September, with the two sides heading into the fixture after very...

• Paris Saint-Germain aim to overturn slow start against early Ligue 1 leaders Monaco

  Paris Saint-Germain will look to secure their first Ligue 1 victory of the season when they host unbeaten Monaco at...

• Lyon favoured to extend Auxerre’s winless Ligue 1 start, with Pinnacle888 tipping a home victory

  Lyon will host Auxerre in the third round of Ligue 1, with the home side strongly fancied to claim all...

• Monaco CEO says late twists, not club, caused Camara and Balogun transfers to fail

  Monaco chief executive Thiago Scuro has defended the club’s conduct after deadline-day moves for Lamine Camara and Folarin Balogun both...

• Kanchelskis backs Kvaratskhelia’s Ballon d’Or case but doubts his chances

  Former Manchester United midfielder Andrei Kanchelskis says Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia should be considered for the Ballon d’Or, but...

• Arsenal passed on Malick Fofana after Mikel Arteta questioned his readiness for Premier League demands

  Arsenal turned down the opportunity to sign Malick Fofana this summer after manager Mikel Arteta raised concerns about whether the...

• Chelsea and Alonso stunned after Monaco pull out of late Lamine Camara agreement

  Chelsea and Alonso were left furious after Monaco withdrew from a £47.1m agreement for Lamine Camara in the final hours...

• Agent Klyuev comments as Zenit speculation surrounds Monaco midfielder Golovin

  Football agent Alexander Klyuev has reacted to reports linking Russia and Monaco midfielder Aleksandr Golovin with a potential move to...

• Samedov discusses what comes next for Monaco midfielder Golovin

  Former Spartak Moscow footballer Alexander Samedov has given his view on the future of Russia international and Monaco midfielder Aleksandr...

• Lyon face police investigation after councillor reports alleged attack by supporters

  Lyon are at the centre of another controversy after a municipal councillor said she and a friend were attacked by...

• Ousmane Dembele sends heartfelt ‘my brother’ message to Liverpool-bound Bradley Barcola

  Bradley Barcola is leaving PSG for England after Liverpool agreed to pay €145m for the forward, prompting an emotional farewell...

• Chelsea left without Lamine Camara deal after Monaco reversal

  Chelsea’s proposed £47m move for Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara has reportedly fallen through after the Ligue 1 club reversed its...

• Everton reopen talks with Monaco for Folarin Balogun after medical concern

  Everton remain hopeful of completing a deal for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun, despite reports that the proposed transfer was at...

• PSG make formal offer to extend Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s contract

  Paris Saint-Germain have made an official offer to extend Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s contract after being impressed by the Georgia winger’s contribution...