Ligue 1
Top-tier French football league.
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Gustavo Poyet set to become Algeria's new head coach
Two weeks after Vladimir Petkovic's sacking, the Algerian federation is negotiating with Uruguayan Gustavo Poyet, former manager of Bordeaux, to take charge of the Fennecs.
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Fonseca insists Fofana will stay at Lyon despite Roma transfer rumours
On the eve of the Champions League playoff return leg against Fenerbahçe, Paulo Fonseca has stated that Malick Fofana will not leave Olympique Lyonnais, even as Italian media reports suggest a deal with AS Roma worth €35 million is nearly done.
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OM targets Mohamed Amoura on loan despite Italian and Saudi competition
Olympique de Marseille is interested in Mohamed Amoura, Algerian striker from Wolfsburg who was relegated to the German second division. The player, who scored 8 goals and provided 4 assists last season, is available on loan, but several Italian clubs, Saudi teams and Schalke 04 are also in the running.
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PSG loans Yoram Zague to Pafos for third consecutive loan spell
Paris Saint-Germain has officially loaned right-back Yoram Zague to Cypriot club Pafos FC until June 2027, with an option to buy. The 20-year-old academy product will reunite with David Luiz in Cyprus.
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Lille sign Dilane Bakwa on loan after record Bouaddi sale to City
After selling Ayyoub Bouaddi to Manchester City for €100 million, LOSC is set to welcome winger Dilane Bakwa on a season-long loan from Nottingham Forest.
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Bloated Salaries Hamper Marseille's Squad Overhaul as Transfer Window Closes
Olympique de Marseille is struggling to offload unwanted players as the summer transfer window nears closure in eight days. The obstacle: monthly salaries ranging from €300,000 to €500,000 that drastically limit the pool of potential buyers capable of matching such financial demands.
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Lyon ready to sell Pavel Sulc to boost finances before transfer deadline
Just one year after his arrival, Czech striker Pavel Sulc could leave Lyon before September 1st. The author of 14 goals and 7 assists last season is valued at €20m and has attracted interest from several English clubs.
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Liverpool ready to spend up to €150m to make Barcola second-most expensive French player ever
Liverpool and PSG are in advanced negotiations for Bradley Barcola's transfer, with a fee now discussed between €135 and €150 million. If the deal goes through, the French international would become the second-most expensive transfer involving a French player, behind Kylian Mbappé, who was recruited by PSG for €180 million.
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Lepaul, Ligue 1's top scorer, surprise candidate for Zidane's first France squad
Zinédine Zidane will announce his first France squad on September 17. Esteban Lepaul, crowned Ligue 1's top scorer last season with Stade Rennais, is among the most frequently mentioned names for a first call-up.
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Lepaul scores against PSG, Acherchour sends him to Zidane's France squad
Author of a goal in Rennes' draw against PSG (2-2), Esteban Lepaul is establishing himself as a serious candidate for Zinédine Zidane's first France squad, according to consultant Walid Acherchour.
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Real Madrid blocks Thiago Pitarch transfer, Lille turns to Zechiël
As Lille prepares to pocket €100M for Ayyoub Bouaddi, LOSC has suffered a rejection from Real Madrid for 19-year-old Thiago Pitarch and is now exploring the Gjivai Zechiël (Feyenoord) option.
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Reims overturns Annecy and secures first Ligue 2 victory
Trailing after Annecy's opening goal, Reims turned the match around in the second half to win 3-1 on matchday 3 of Ligue 2, claiming their first victory of the season.
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PSG target Adil Hamdani, Lyon's young attacking midfielder on academy contract
With one week left before the summer transfer window closes, Paris Saint-Germain is interested in Adil Hamdani, 17, an attacking midfielder at Olympique Lyonnais who remains on an academy contract with no professional deal signed.
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RC Lens pursue Nathan Zézé as Bologna and Eintracht Frankfurt circle
RC Lens have targeted Nathan Zézé, a 21-year-old central defender currently at Neom in Saudi Arabia, as they seek defensive reinforcements before the transfer window closes. Bologna and Eintracht Frankfurt are also interested in the French U21 international.
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Der Zakarian sacked after three matches, the Kitas break their own record
Michel Der Zakarian was dismissed as FC Nantes manager on Monday after just three matches and 68 days in charge — a record for brevity under the club's owners. Grégory Poirier, former Red Star manager, is reportedly being considered as his successor.
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Mayulu left out of PSG squad for Rennes after insufficient training week
Senny Mayulu was not selected by Luis Enrique for PSG's trip to Rennes on Sunday evening in the opening round of Ligue 1. According to L'Équipe, the young midfielder suffered from a training week deemed below the standard of his teammates.
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Strasbourg demands €40M for Guéla Doué, too expensive for PSG and Leverkusen
Targeted by PSG as a backup to Hakimi and by Bayer Leverkusen, Guéla Doué faces a price set by Strasbourg: €40 million, double his estimated value on Transfermarkt.
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OM wants to sell Gouiri despite brace, Villarreal declines
Author of a brace in Olympique de Marseille's 4-0 victory over Strasbourg, Amine Gouiri is nonetheless set to leave. OM has offered him to several clubs, including Villarreal, for a fee between €30 and €35 million.
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Mexès makes consulting debut and advocates for Ganiou in France squad
Philippe Mexès launched his TV consulting career on Ligue 1+ alongside Adil Rami, using his first appearances to recommend RC Lens defender Ismaëlo Ganiou for the French national team.
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Luis Enrique Demands Reinforcements After PSG's Disappointing Draw With Rennes
Held to a 2-2 draw by Rennes in Ligue 1's opening match, PSG was rescued by a Ferran Torres brace. At his post-match press conference, Luis Enrique made clear his desire to continue recruitment before the transfer window closes.
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