Christophe Galtier admits to Hugo Ekitiké disappointment

Speaking in a pre-match press conference ahead of Saturday’s match against Troyes, Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier admitted that Hugo Ekitiké (20) has been disappointed with his game time since arriving at the Parc des Princes this summer.  Ekitiké has signed for the reigning Ligue 1 champions, initially on loan, with an option to buy….

Real Madrid’s Aurélien Tchouaméni to return to Monaco

AS Monaco have announced that former midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni (22) will return to the Principality club this weekend to kick off the tie against Marseille.  The Real Madrid and France midfielder won’t feature again for his club side before the World Cup. Before joining up with Didier Deschamps and the rest of the France squad,…

Lyon share value drops due to doubts over Textor takeover

According to AFP, the share price of OL Groupe – the entity that currently owns the majority of Olympique Lyonnais – has dropped by almost 15% due to worries over the delayed takeover of the club by American businessman John Textor. The share price was suspended since mid-November when French football’s financial watchdog, the DNCG,…

PROFILE | Once described by his agent as a ‘Ligue 2 player’ Johan Gastien is excelling in Ligue 1

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. Known for his work rate, Clermont Foot’s Johan Gastien is enjoying his second stint in Ligue 1, despite once being told by his agent that he…

Christophe Galtier on PSG loss to Lens: “I had a hard time recognising my team.”

With his Paris Saint-Germain side no longer unbeaten this season, Christophe Galtier reacted to a sobering loss against a Lens team who outplayed the league leaders and now find themselves just four points short in second place. The PSG coach lamented the time and space that his players afforded the Sang et Or, and recognised…

Marseille midfielder Mattéo Guendouzi attracting interest from Premier League

Marseille midfielder Mattéo Guendouzi (23) is being targeted by an unnamed Premier League club, report L’Equipe. The French international is no stranger to the English top-flight. The Poissy-born player joined Arsenal from FC Lorient in 2018 before being loaned to Hertha Berlin in 2020 and to Marseille in 2021. OM purchased him last year for…

Lyon reach agreement with Flamengo for João Gomes transfer

Foot Mercato are reporting that Olympique Lyonnais have reached an agreement with Brazilian side Flamengo for the transfer of João Gomes (21).  Whilst an agreement between the two clubs, both owned by John Textor, has been reached, a move is still a way off. According to Foot Mercato, Gomes favours a move to Wolverhampton Wanderers, a club with…

Nottingham Forest could move for PSG goalkeeper Sergio Rico if Keylor Navas talks fail

According to Le Parisien Nottingham Forest have not ruled out a move for Paris Saint-Germain’s third-choice goalkeeper, Sergio Rico (29), as a backup option if the negotiations for Keylor Navas (36) fall through. Click Here: Alpine Racing Suit Despite being contracted with PSG until 2024, the 28-year-old Spanish goalkeeper has not played a single minute this…