Category: Ligue 1
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Aurier set to join PSG after seeing Arsenal hopes fade
Serge Aurier is set to sign for Paris Saint Germain after seeing his hopes of joining Arsenal fade following their signing of Mathieu Debuchy. The Ivorian right-back had a superb season for Ligue 1 side Toulouse last term and he followed that up by performing well for his country at the Brazil World Cup last…
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PSG decide against axing Blanc for Conte
Paris Saint-Germain have decided against replacing manager Laurent Blanc with former Juventus head coach Antonio Conte, according to fresh reports in the French media. L’Equipe claims the Ligue 1 champions toyed with the idea of making an official offer to the Italian following preliminary talks with his representatives, but will now keep faith with their…
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PSG to pay for vile behaviour of fans
French Ligue 1 heavyweights Paris Saint-Germain will be made to pay a penalty for the incomprehensible behaviour of a small minority of their supporters during last season’s Champions League run. A decision has been made by UEFA regarding punishment over the disgusting acts of violence aimed towards disabled Chelsea fans during the first leg of…
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Monaco expect to sign Man United target Sneijder
AS Monaco are preparing to make a move for Dutch play maker Wesley Sneijder as a replacement for Real Madrid bound James Rodriguez, according to L’Equipe. Colombian World Cup star Rodriguez is set to complete his move to Madrid later on Tuesday evening with a medical have taken place this morning and his move has led Monaco officials…
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Arsenal welcome Edinson Cavani for talks
Football Express News understands that Arsenal will hold official meetings with Edinson Cavani, who is unhappy at Paris Saint Germain. The Uruguayan striker had a relatively successful World Cup, overshadowed only by strike partner Luis Suarez and coupled with his performances last season for PSG; many European clubs have shown interest. Cavani, who joined the…
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City eye Falcao after Negredo blow
Manchester City are ready to step up their attempts to land Monaco striker Radamel Falcao after losing Alvaro Negredo to injury, Football Express News understands. Spain international Negredo expects to be out of action for several months after suffering a fractured metatarsal, leaving the Blues short of options in the final third of the pitch.…
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Real Madrid complete signing of James Rodriguez
Football Express News understands that Real Madrid have completed the signing of AS Monaco’s James Rodriguez. The Colombian attacking midfielder was already a star heading to the World Cup this summer in Brazil but his performances for Colombia which saw him win the Golden Boot award with six goals has further enhanced his reputation as…
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Monaco aim to rescue Pato
Sampdoria have reportedly been priced out of a move for ex-AC Milan hitman Alexandre Pato but cash-rich French outfit Monaco are ready to rescue him from his Brazilian misery. According to Sky Italia the Serie A side were lining up an ambitious move for the former San Siro favourite, only to discover he would cost…
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Real Madrid ignore Ancelotti’s plea to keep Di Maria
Real Madrid are reportedly ready to ignore head coach Carlo Ancelotti’s plea to keep winger Angel Di Maria as a move to the Premier League edges closer. As Football Express News reported earlier on today, long-term admirers Manchester United have been joined by bitter rivals Liverpool in the race to secure the Argentina international’s signature.…
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Rodriguez and Costa in running for ‘Best Player’
Colombia star James Rodriguez is one of ten elite players to have made the shortlist for the prestigious ‘Best Player in Europe’ award following his outstanding displays of form in the World Cup competition this summer. Having captivated spectators on his World Cup platform in Brazil, Colombia and AS Monaco’s poster boy is hitting headlines…
