Bologna Eye Lyon Midfielder Orel Mangala in Summer Swoop
Serie A side Bologna have identified Lyon midfielder Orel Mangala as a summer target as the French club look to sell players to balance their finances.
Ligue 1 Transfer News
Official: Alexandre Dujeux Exits Angers SCO Amid OGC Nice Links
Angers SCO have confirmed the departure of head coach Alexandre Dujeux, who is now the favourite to take charge at fellow Ligue 1 side OGC Nice.
Paul Pogba Set to Honour Monaco Contract Despite Injury-Plagued Season, Says Ex-Coach
Former Monaco assistant manager Damien Perrinelle has dismissed doubts over Paul Pogba’s future, backing the midfielder to complete his contract despite managing just 115 minutes of play this season.
OGC Nice in Limbo as American Takeover Talks Accelerate
OGC Nice is currently in a state of uncertainty as the French club awaits a potential takeover by American investors. The Ligue 1 side has put all major decisions on hold, including the appointment of a new sporting director and manager, until the ownership situation becomes clearer by mid-June.
RC Lens Turn Attention to Le Mans FC Boss Patrick Videira as Pierre Sage Nears Exit
RC Lens have identified Patrick Videira as their prime candidate to fill the managerial vacancy, with current boss Pierre Sage reportedly heading to the Premier League.
Lyon Close to Securing Red Bull Salzburg Captain Mads Bidstrup
Red Bull Salzburg captain Mads Bidstrup is on the verge of joining French club Olympique Lyonnais in a deal worth around €13 million. The Danish midfielder looks set to leave Austria after becoming a key figure for the club.
Eric Djemba-Djemba Blasts FC Nantes Relegation as ‘Catastrophic’ and Urges Owners to Sell
Former Manchester United and Cameroon midfielder Eric Djemba-Djemba has launched a scathing attack on FC Nantes following their relegation from Ligue 1, urging the club’s owners to sell up and allow fresh leadership to rebuild the struggling French side.
Will Still on Verge of Becoming New AJ Auxerre Manager
Belgian manager Will Still is set to return to French football as the new head coach of AJ Auxerre, replacing Christophe Pélissier at the Ligue 1 club.
Stade Rennais Target €10m-Rated Venezia Star Antoine Hainaut for Ligue 1 Return
Stade Rennais are reportedly monitoring Venezia midfielder Antoine Hainaut as the Ligue 1 club prepares for their return to European competitions next season.
FC Porto Challenge German Clubs for PSG Teenager Mathis Jangeal
Portuguese giants FC Porto have joined the chase for Paris Saint-Germain teenage prospect Mathis Jangeal, competing with German clubs for the attacking midfielder’s signature this summer.