As confirmed by the Ligue 1 club, Monaco striker Pietro Pellegri has joined Torino on loan for the rest of the season. The Italian international had been on loan with AC Milan, where he played six games, but Monaco agreed to terminate his contract in Milan, recall him and loan him out to Torino instead. Talks had initially centred around Milan activating their option to buy (€7m including bonuses) before loaning him out to Torino.…

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As reported by the Ligue 2 club, Nîmes have signed Stade Reims defender Moustapha Mbow on loan for the rest of the season. The 21-year-old centre-back has been on the fringes of the Reims squad this term but he has failed to break into the team regularly as many other young players have. After three outings for Reims this season, the Senegalese defender joins a Ligue 2 side currently in mid-table but far from free…

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As reported by L’Équipe, Troyes captain Jimmy Giraudon (30) is likely to leave the relegation threatened side. This follows his removal from the starting XI since the arrival of new manager Bruno Irles at the start of this month. Having captained the side for all but one of the 19 games before the winter break, Giraudon has since made a single substitute appearance. Having declined offers from Ligue 2 sides Guingamp and Dijon, the French centre-back…

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Santi Aouna of Foot Mercato reports this morning that Nantes midfielder Abdoulaye Dabo is set to leave for Olympiakos on a permament deal. Click Here: The 20-year-old, who signed his first professional contract with Les Canaris four years ago, will leave this winter after an agreement was found with the Greek club. The former French youth international will sign a four-year deal and his move is expected to be made official in the coming days.

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As we approach the final hours of the January window, Newcastle have made another offer for Georginio Wijnaldum, according to Saber Desfarges. This follows multiple rejected offers from the Tyneside club, where the Dutchman spent a season (2015/16). Wijnaldum has said he wants to stay in Paris to succeed at PSG. Click Here:

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As Lille prepare to face Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday evening, striker Jonathan David has notably spoken to the club website about his relationship with fellow striker Burak Yılmaz and how the veteran helps him improve. The Canadian is now one of the hottest prospects in European football, having helped his team to the Ligue 1 title last year and being on the verge of taking his national team to the next World Cup. “He’s always…

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Ligue 1 21/22 , Round 23 – 5/2/22 MONACO – 2 (Disasi 2, Ben Yedder 27) Alexander Nübel, 5 Ruben Aguilar, 6 Axel Disasi, 8 – Superb. He lead his team in defensive actions, with a huge 20, as he handled Dembele with ease throughout while defending with authority and aggression. Guillermo Maripán, 6 Caio Henrique, 5 Aurélien Tchouaméni, 7 Jean Lucas, 6 Gelson Martins, 5 Sofiane Diop, 7 – Worked wonderfully in synch with…

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As reported by Foot Mercato, Brest’s search for an attacking midfielder to replace Lyon-bound Romain Faivre led them to Reims young creator Alexis Flips before seeing two offers rejected by the Champagne club on deadline day. Click Here: Earlier in the month, Villarreal contacted Reims for Flips (21) while Watford and Eintracht Frankfurt were also interested in the Frenchman with Reims valuing the breakout player at around €7m. Bournemouth and Alaves made enquiries for the…

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RMC Sport report tonight that a number of high-profile attendees will be at tonight’s Paris Saint-Germain match against Real Madrid, including Tom Holland, DJ Snake and Nicolas Sarkozy. The former President of France will be joined by Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo, as well as the French minister of education Jean-Michel Blanquer. French national team manager Didier Deschamps will also be present. Businessman François Pinault – also owner of Stade Rennais – will also be at…

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MLS side Chicago Fire have tonight announced the signing of Swiss international Xherdan Shaqiri from Lyon, pending international clearance. The former Bayern Munich and Liverpool man joins on a contract running until the 2024 season, in a transfer that sees Lyon receive €7m. The 30-year-old leave Ligue 1 after a mixed six-month spell after arriving from Liverpool for €6m, although he nevertheless leaves on a high after a match-winning performance against Marseille – a goal…

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