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Nantes talks with Bacary Sagna end

Our colleagues at 20 Minutes report that Ligue 1 side Nantes held conversations with free agent and 36-year-old right-back Bacary Sagna’s agents last week about a possible January move. Talks quickly came to an end, it is unclear whether this was due to the player’s salary demands or if the Frenchman quite simply did not want take up the opportunity. Les Canaris remain in the market for a versatile defender this month. Click Here: レディースファッション

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Bournemouth are willing to offer €35m for Lyon winger Bertrand Traoré

Our colleagues at Foot Mercato understand that Premier League side Bournemouth have made it clear to the relevant parties that they are willing to submit a €35m including bonuses proposal for Burkina Faso international and Lyon winger Bertrand Traoré. The 24-year-old is not particularly well-liked by Lyon fans owing to his perceived egotistical nature, but the Premier League seems to have a different opinion of him, as West Ham United have also approached the player’s…

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AS Monaco & Premier League side make €20m offer for Aurelien Tchouameni

Our reliable local colleagues at 20 Minutes report that both AS Monaco and an unnamed Premier League side have tabled bids worth more than €20m to sign 19-year-old Bordeaux midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. Bordeaux are currently considering both proposals. L’Équipe suggested last night that talks between Bordeaux and Monaco were at an advanced stage, but the finer details of the possible transaction have yet to filter through or be hashed out between the two clubs, notably…

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Official | Olivier Létang quits his role as Rennes President

Ligue 1 side Rennes have announced the sudden departure of president Olivier Létang. Owner François-Henri Pinault had the following to say on the decision: “With Olivier Létang, Rennes went to new heights in its progression. The European adventure and the 2019 Coupe de France will stay in our memories. The club can rely on solid internal teams to continue the ongoing season in the best conditions.” Jacques Delanoë will take over from Létang in the…

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Marquinhos on Dortmund: “I am ready. Mentally, especially so.”

Speaking to Canal + following tonight’s 4-4 draw with Amiens, PSG’s Brazilian defensive player Marquinhos discussed Tuesday’s monster clash with Borussia Dortmund. “I will tell you the truth, this is a bit historical: the matches before the Champions’ League, we know that they are very difficult. There is a very big match that is coming and we know that the match before is always very difficult, especially away from home against a very courageous who were on…

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FFF President Le Graët on coronavirus: “Cancelling matches will merely increase the panic.”

Speaking at the UEFA Congress in Amsterdam today, FFF President Noël Le Graët sought to encourage calm amid calls from European governments to cancel sporting events owing to the coronavirus. “There are a lot of cases (of coronavirus in France), some of which are unfortunate. But this said, cancelling matches will merely increase panic, I think. All the regions are not victims of considerable contamination… I trust the Minister of Health, those who have the…

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Exclusive | Gauthier Ganaye on Patrick Vieira: “He has everything it takes.”

Speaking exclusively to Get French Football News in the latest Presidents Podcast, ex-OGC Nice President Gauthier Ganaye discussed whether or not he feels that Patrick Vieira has what it takes to become one of football’s greatest managers. “It is always a tough question honestly, it is the same with a young player, when you ask does he have what it takes to get to the highest level. When you talk about a manager, it is always…

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PSG President Al-Khelaifi heading for another legal victory in Swiss misappropriation case

Heavily involved in combating the health crisis affecting the world, PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi is heading for a judicial victory, having been under criminal proceedings since October 2017 in Switzerland for “instigation of misappropriation”. According to Le Monde, the Swiss Federal Criminal Court (TPF) “asked, on Thursday, March 26, for the prosecution to review their own case by sending back its indictment as part of the granting of rights to BeIN Media Football World Cups…

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Spate of robberies targeting Dijon players’ homes

L’Équipe report that since the end of February, three Dijon players have had their homes robbed. The police have opened an investigation into the incidents to see if there is a connection, with authorities believing that the spate of crimes have been committed by the same group. Moroccan defender Nayef Aguerd was the first victim on February 22nd. He was playing at the Gaston-Gérard stadium for his team’s match against AS Monaco, whilst the crime…

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Lyon President Aulas provides update on Amine Gouiri’s future

Speaking on OL TV last night, Lyon President Jean-Michel Aulas provided an update on the future of 20-year-old striker Amine Gouiri. “He is a child of the academy who has all the talent. He sadly had this injury which has slowed his progression. He needs to get back into the 1st team. I am convinced that he will have a great season in the year to come. Our desire is obviously to keep him.” Local reporting…

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