Branco van den Boomen to leave Ajax for Angers on free transfer
Dutch midfielder Branco van den Boomen will terminate his Ajax contract to join Angers SCO on a three-year deal, returning to the French club where he spent last winter on loan.
Ligue 1
Saint-Étienne close to signing Danish midfielder Jakob Breum
AS Saint-Étienne are reportedly on the verge of signing Danish Under-21 international Jakob Breum from Go Ahead Eagles on a four-year contract.
Rennes near €25m deal for Sunderland’s Mayenda
Stade Rennais are closing in on the signing of Sunderland forward Eliezer Mayenda in a deal worth around €25 million. The 21-year-old Spain Under-21 international is expected to return to French football two years after leaving Sochaux.
Lucas Gourna returns to Salzburg after crucial Le Havre loan spell
The 22-year-old midfielder played a pivotal role in Le Havre’s Ligue 1 survival, starting 14 of 15 matches after arriving on loan from Red Bull Salzburg.
Marseille forced into player sales as wage bill faces €60m cut
Olympique de Marseille must reduce their wage bill by over €60 million this summer, forcing the club to prioritise player departures before new manager Bruno Genesio can strengthen the squad.
Hervé Koffi set to leave RC Lens this summer after Angers loan ends
Burkina Faso international Hervé Koffi will leave RC Lens this summer after confirming his departure from loan club SCO Angers. Three clubs are reportedly interested in the goalkeeper.
Lyon Sign Mads Bidstrup from RB Salzburg in €10.5m Deal
Olympique Lyonnais have completed the signing of Denmark youth international Mads Bidstrup from Red Bull Salzburg on a five-year contract as the French club prepares for Champions League qualifying.
Hamed Traoré Set for Marseille Exit Weeks After Permanent Bournemouth Transfer
The Ivorian midfielder completed a permanent move to Olympique de Marseille from AFC Bournemouth, but financial austerity means he could leave immediately. Auxerre, Genoa and Nice are monitoring the situation.
Krépin Diatta leaves AS Monaco as free agent after contract expiry
Senegal international Krépin Diatta has departed AS Monaco following the expiration of his contract, becoming a free agent after four years at the Ligue 1 club.
Tolisso Nears Lyon Extension Until 2029 After Career-Best Season
Corentin Tolisso is reportedly close to signing a two-year contract extension with Olympique Lyonnais that would keep him at the club until 2029. The 31-year-old captain has enjoyed his most productive season since returning from Bayern Munich.