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Toulouse sells Emersonn to Ipswich for €32m, club record transfer

Toulouse FC has sold Brazilian striker Emersonn to promoted English side Ipswich Town for €32 million, smashing the club's transfer record set in 2018 when Issa Diop departed to West Ham for €25m.

Football Jul 8

Martin Terrier set for Ligue 1 return: loan from Bayer Leverkusen to OM taking shape

Under budget constraints imposed by the DNCG, OM is targeting Martin Terrier, striker at Bayer Leverkusen, for a loan this summer. The 29-year-old French U-21 international, returning from injury, would reunite with his former manager Bruno Genesio.

Football Jul 8

Kolo Muani on the market: PSG ends Juventus exclusivity

Blocked by Juventus's financial difficulties, negotiations for a new loan for Randal Kolo Muani have stalled. PSG has opened the door to other contenders, including Borussia Dortmund, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace.

Football Jul 8

Left out of World Cup, Tolisso extends at Lyon and accepts non-selection

Absent from Didier Deschamps' squad for the 2026 World Cup, Corentin Tolisso has publicly reacted to his non-selection and officially extended his contract with Olympique Lyonnais until 2029.

Football Jul 8

Pogba Under Pressure at Monaco: Possible Departure After Just 115 Minutes Played

Arriving at AS Monaco in summer 2025, Paul Pogba played only 115 minutes last season. The club's general manager, Thiago Scuro, openly discussed a possible departure this summer.

Football Jul 8

Greenwood Set to Leave: Fenerbahçe and OM Close to Agreement Within 48 Hours

After two seasons at Marseille, Mason Greenwood is expected to leave OM this summer. Turkish club Fenerbahçe wants to wrap up the transfer of the 24-year-old English striker within the next 48 hours, although the two clubs remain apart on price.

Football Jul 8

Premier League revenue hits £6.8bn in 2024/25, doubling La Liga and dwarfing Serie A

The Premier League generated £6.8bn in revenue during 2024/25, an 8% rise that leaves La Liga (£3.5bn) and Serie A (£2.56bn) far behind, according to the Deloitte Annual Review of Football Finance. Matchday income exceeded £1bn for the first time, though pre-tax losses surged to £948m.

Football Jul 8

Stassin and Davitashvili on the market: ASSE sets price for its two strikers

After rejecting a €30 million offer for Lucas Stassin last summer, AS Saint-Étienne is now willing to discuss the departure of its two star strikers, provided it receives offers that meet its demands.

Football Jul 8

Mbaye wants to leave PSG this summer despite contract until 2028

Author of a goal with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, Ibrahim Mbaye wishes to leave PSG this summer. The 18-year-old winger, underused by Luis Enrique, is attracting interest from Tottenham and Aston Villa.

Football Jul 7

Genesio makes Aubameyang his absolute priority to build new-look OM

Newly appointed Marseille manager Bruno Genesio wants to keep Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang despite his gross monthly salary of €350,000, which the OM board considers too high.

Football Jul 7

Rosenior lands Paris FC job weeks after Chelsea sacking ended 106-day reign

Liam Rosenior has been appointed head coach of Ligue 1 side Paris FC on a two-year contract, just weeks after being sacked by Chelsea following 11 wins in 23 matches during a troubled 106-day tenure.

Football Jul 7

Rosenior lands Paris FC job less than three months after Chelsea's 114-year low ended his reign

Liam Rosenior has been appointed head coach of Paris FC on a two-year deal, returning to French football just 11 weeks after being dismissed by Chelsea during the club's worst winless and goalless league run in 114 years.

Football Jul 7

Liam Rosenior appointed Paris FC manager until 2028

Paris FC officially confirmed the signing of 41-year-old English manager Liam Rosenior from Chelsea on Tuesday. He has committed until 2028 and will take charge starting Thursday.

Football Jul 7

Tolisso extends with Lyon until 2029, accepting salary cut

Corentin Tolisso signed a two-year contract extension with Lyon on Monday, extending his deal until June 2029. The Gones captain accepted a salary reduction to remain at his boyhood club.

Football Jul 6

PSG Sign 18-Year-Old Goalkeeper Alessandro Longoni from AC Milan

Paris Saint-Germain have officially announced the signing of 18-year-old goalkeeper Alessandro Longoni, trained at AC Milan. The Italian goalkeeper has signed a five-year contract and will serve as third-choice keeper behind Safonov and Chevalier.

Football Jul 6

OM opens Ligue 1 2026-2027 against Strasbourg on August 21 at the Vélodrome

The LFP unveiled the complete schedule for the first two matchdays of Ligue 1 on Monday. Marseille hosts Strasbourg on Friday, August 21 to kick off the 2026-2027 season, while PSG welcomes Rennes on Sunday, August 23.

Football Jul 6

Akliouche agrees five-year deal with PSG, but Monaco must be convinced

Winger Maghnes Akliouche has reached a personal agreement with PSG on a five-year contract. The two clubs must now agree on a transfer fee, with Monaco valuing their player at €50 million.

Football Jul 6

Filipe Luis appointed AS Monaco head coach until 2028 after Flamengo

AS Monaco officially announced on Monday the appointment of Filipe Luis as head coach, replacing Sébastien Pocognoli. The Brazilian tactician, who previously managed Flamengo, has signed until June 2028.

Football Jul 6

Balerdi, Greenwood, Højbjerg: OM set to lose several key players this summer

Back in training under Bruno Genesio's orders, OM players could be numerous to leave the club this summer. Balerdi and Greenwood have requested transfers, while Atalanta is interested in Højbjerg.

Football Jul 6

Rennes sign Eliezer Mayenda for €22m, third most expensive transfer in club history

Stade Rennais have officially announced the signing of 21-year-old Spanish striker Eliezer Mayenda from Sunderland. The transfer fee stands at nearly €22 million excluding bonuses, with the player signing a contract through 2031.

Football Jul 5